Dr. A. M. MehtaTHAKARE INDRAPRATAP SUBHASH2017-08-042017-08-042009http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810027356Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the world’s most important staple cereal food crop growing in at least 114 countries under diverse conditions. As population growth continues to boost demand for rice, production growth in all the ecosystems is approaching a plateau. Therefore, efforts to enhance rice productivity must receive top priority. In this regards, heterosis breeding approach is the most viable option, to increase varietal yields to the tune of 15 to 20 %.enGenetics & Plant bredingAnalysisThesis