Balancing disease resistance and yield Stability: BGL overexpression in rice for resistance against sheath blight and rice blast

Abstract

Diseases in rice is a major factor that affects both the yield and quality of the crop. ​The central focus of our study is the investigation of overexpression of BGLs in rice and its remarkable impact on resistance against two prevalent and destructive diseases in rice, namely, sheath blight and rice blast. The overexpression of BGLs exhibited resistance against both these diseases, addressing a critical concern in rice production. Additionally, despite increased resistance, rice yields remained stable, indicating that BGL overexpression may offer a practical solution for integrated disease management without compromising productivity.