In the present study, we have introgressed two major genes, viz., Xa21 and Pi54 conferring resistance against bacterial blight (BB) and blast, respectively into an Indian rice variety MTU1010. Breeding line of Akshyadhan (RP6132) possessing Xa21 and Pi54 was used to transfer the target traits into the susceptible parent MTU1010, which is highly susceptible to both BB and blast diseases, which limits its spread to the disease endemic areas. | Screening of the breeding lines of MTU1010 for their resistance against bacterial blight and blast
