Nurul Jadid, Vira Octafiani, Triono Bagus Saputro, Kristanti Indah Purwani, Afifuddin Latif Adiredjo, Mochammad Roviq, Isnawati Isnawati, Fitriari Izzatunnisa Muhaimin, Siti Zubaidah, Yayuk Mulyati, Farapti Farapti, Atika Anif Prameswari, Gadis Meinar Sari
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a critical staple crop that sustains more than half of the global population and is increasingly vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures, unpredictable climate and weather, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and shifting pest and disease dynamics pose significant challenges to traditional rice farming, contributing to reduced productivity and harvest failures. To mitigate these effects, the development of new rice cultivars with enhanced adaptability to diverse environmental conditions is imperative. This review explores the different types of rice commonly cultivated in Asia, including Indonesia. Furthermore, it also discusses the in vitro screening approaches for identifying elite rice cultivars, harboring drought and saline tolerance genetic information. Additionally, the application of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to enhance rice ability to cope with adverse environmental conditions has also been reviewed. This review also demonstrates some beneficial bacteria that has been used as PGPR, which directly and indirectly boost plant resistance to drought and salinity stress. Finally, seed priming technologies are also discussed. Some different types of seed priming agents, including phytohormones, organic substances, UV irradiation and nano-based priming agents have been comprehensively reviewed and shown to bolster plant resilience. By analyzing the interplay between climate challenges, in vitro screening method, application of PGPR and seed priming technology, this paper highlights the potential pathways for sustainable rice production in a changing climate. Collectively, these strategies are essential for ensuring sustainable rice production in the face of ongoing climate change, underpinning food security and rural livelihoods. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Korean Society of Crop Science (KSCS) 2025.
Department of Biology, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia; Plant Breeding Laboratory, Department of Agronomy, Universitas Brawijaya, Kota Malang, Indonesia; Bioinformatic and Plant Modelling Unit, Department of Agronomy, Universitas Brawijaya, Kota Malang, Indonesia; Department of Biology, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Biology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Kota Malang, Indonesia; Department of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Kota Malang, Indonesia; Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia; Department of Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
