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Weedy Rice Infestation in Malaysia: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?

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  • Intan Filzah Mahmod

    (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Sharifah Nurnabilah Syed Bakar

    (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Muhamad Shakirin Mispan

    (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
    Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Farahaniza Supandi

    (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Zulqarnain Mohamed

    (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

  • Mohd Zuwairi Saiman

    (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
    Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia)

Abstract

Weedy rice is a notorious weed in the rice agroecosystem. Its infestation has caused significant economic loss in many rice-production countries, including Malaysia. In Malaysia, weedy rice consists of a genetic admixture of cultivated and wild traits, resulting in a highly competitive ability against cultivated rice for resources. The morphology and genetic plasticity of weedy rice provide several adaptive advantages, enabling it to thrive in rice agroecosystems and become a serious weed infesting Malaysian rice granaries. Previous strategies in combating weedy rice have often been less effective since weedy rice is easily adapted to a wide range of environments. In this review, we address the weedy rice issue in Malaysia and the progress of weedy rice studies. A future direction on weedy rice research via omics study is also discussed to propose solutions for improvement in weed control, good agronomic practices, and food security.

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  • Intan Filzah Mahmod & Sharifah Nurnabilah Syed Bakar & Muhamad Shakirin Mispan & Farahaniza Supandi & Zulqarnain Mohamed & Mohd Zuwairi Saiman, 2024. "Weedy Rice Infestation in Malaysia: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(8), pages 1-25, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:14:y:2024:i:8:p:1307-:d:1451880
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    1. A.K. Engku & M. Norida & A.S. Juraimi & M.Y. Rafii & S.N.A. Abdullah & M.A. Alam, 2016. "Gene flow from Clearfield® rice to weedy rice under field conditions," Plant, Soil and Environment, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 62(1), pages 16-22.
    2. Intan Filzah Mahmod & Saharshini Jeyasimman & Muhamad Shakirin Mispan & Farahaniza Supandi & Alfi Khatib & Mohd Zuwairi Saiman, 2023. "Comparative Metabolomics Analysis of Weedy Rice ( Oryza spp.) across Peninsular Malaysia," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 13(6), pages 1-19, June.
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