Global food security remains one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, particularly as rising population levels and diminishing arable land intensify the demand for staple crops such as rice (Oryza sativa L.). Over half the world’s population relies on rice as a staple, particularly in the Asia Pacific region where its production is of great importance to the region’s food security. Forecasts show that the production of rice in the world will increase. However increase in production will be difficult to score as there are numerous factors that will control production such as genetics, and the environment and management of the crop. The two major agronomic rice traits that influence its productivity in height, tillering and the architecture of its panicle. The traits are regulated by complex interlocking hormonal and molecular networks which give them control over the growth and production of the rice.

Key words : Rice agronomic traits; Abiotic stress tolerance; Gene regulation; Genome editing (CRISPR)

Cite : Bhushan Vishal(2025). Agronomic Traits, Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies in Rice . Vigyaksha, 1(4), 25-33. Newredmars Education.