Breeding and Application of Honglian-type CMS Line Tai 99A in Rice
Tai 99A,derived from the cross between Yuetai A as the female and(Zhongchao 123/Luhui 17)F4//Yuetai B as the male and followed by successive backcrosses with directional selection for many generations,is a Honglian-type indica CMS line developed in 2014.With the characteristics of stable male sterility,good flowering habits with high outcrossing rate,strong lodging resistance,etc.,it was technically identified by Jiangsu Crop Variety Appraisal Committee in 2020.The hybrid combination of Taiyou 950 derived from Tai 99A was approved by the National Crop Variety Appraisal Committee in 2021.