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Oryza schlechteri Pilger

  • Distribution
    Distribution
  • Habitat
    Habitat
  • Habitat
    Habitat
  • Inflorescence
    Inflorescence


Explanations

Genome designation
HHKK (Genome designation requires reconfirmation)
Chromosome number
Tetraploid, 2n=48
Distribution
New Guinea
Key characteristics
Short (30-50cm) scrambling herb, pubescent nodes from which roots can readily be formed, prolific stolon production.
Habitat
Grows on unstable, gravely soils beside rivers. Forest margin so plants receive some sun light during the day.
Potentially useful traits
Pest and disease resistance since field observations in its very moist and humid habitat show very little damage to leaves
Notes
Diminutive Oryza with some resemblance to Leersia. Flowers and seeds prolifically in its native habitat but has not flowered when grown outside its habitat.
References
Aggarwal, R. K., D. S. Brar, G. S. Khush, and M. T. Jackson. 1996c. Oryza schlechteri Pilger has a distinct genome based on molecular analysis. Rice Genet. Newsl. 13:58-59.
Naredo, Ma. E. B., D. A. Vaughan, and F. Santa Cruz. 1993. Comparative spikelet morphology of Oryza schlechteri Pilger and related species of Leersia and Oryza (Poaceae). J. Plant Res.106:109-112.
Ge, S., T. Sang, B.R. Lu, D.Y. Hong. 1999. Phylogeny of rice genomes with emphasis on origins of allotetraploid species. PNAS 96:14400-14405