Rice is a staple food for half of the world's population. Productivity of rice has largely been improved since the green revolution in 1960s. Further improvement of rice yield is necessary to keep pace with population growth, which is a challenging task for breeders. This book reviews current knowledge in germplasm exploration, genetic basis of complex traits, and molecular breeding strategies in rice.
Valeria Severino obtained her PhD in Biological Processes and Biomolecules from the Second University of Naples in 2009. Her scientific interests concern the structural and functional characterization of proteins and peptides by using biochemical approaches. Fields of expertise comprises food chemistry, cellular biology, natural products and related applications. She published more than 40 papers on international peer-reviewed journals.
