Porteresia coarctata (Oryza coarctata) is a relative of Oryza (rice) found in mangrove areas in the intertidal zones in coastal areas. The best population is in Sundarbans of Bengal and Bhitarkanika of Orrisa. It is saline tolerant and can tolerate water logging also. I have not yet seen it in mangroves of Kerala. May be more exploration is required to find out the distribution of this species. This species is used widely in labs for hybridisation with Oryza sativa and also for transfer of saline tolerant genes to cultivated rice varieties.
On Monday, December 20, 2010 6:13:18 PM UTC+5:30, Joshi Pankaj wrote: > > Dear All members, > I would like to have a some more information on Porteresia coarctata -a > Poaceae > member. > Like distribution and ecological aspect etc. > Regards. > > Pankaj > *********************************************** > Pankaj N. Joshi, Ph.D > Scientist > Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) > Post Box # 83, Opp. Changleshwar Temple, > Mundra Road, Bhuj- Kachchh > Gujarat: 370 001 (India) > Phone: +91 2832 235025, 329408; Fax: 235027 > Cell: +91 94269 49523 > Optional E-mail: pranav...@rediffmail.com <javascript:> > *********************************************** > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to indiantreepix+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to indiantreepix@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
