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Table 1 Mean trial yield of rice genotypes (Swarna, Moroberekan and QTL lines) in each field experiment of this study

From: Physiological mechanisms contributing to the QTL qDTY3.2 effects on improved performance of rice Moroberekan x Swarna BC2F3:4 lines under drought

Time of year

Experiment name

Initiation of drought stress treatment (DAS)

Mean trial yield

(kg ha− 1) in well-watered treatment

Mean trial yield

(kg ha− 1) in drought stress treatment

Dry season 2013

13DS

75

4951

211

Wet season 2013

13WS (E)

47

2567

313

13WS (L)

75

2825

399

Dry season 2014

14DS (E)

60

3231

104

14DS (L)

70

3754

192

Wet season 2014

14WS

51

3911

2132

Dry season 2015

15DS

70

4916

452

  1. During the wet season 2013 and dry season 2014, QTL lines were separated into two maturity groups (E: early and L: late). Except in Experiment 14WS, rainfall was excluded from the drought stressed plots using an automated rolling rain-out shelter. DAS: days after sowing