One of the important wild relatives of crops, Oryza latifolia is documented from Eastern Ghats of Telangana. A detailed description with a photo plate is provided to facilitate easy identification.
Eastern Ghats, Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana, variation, Wild relative
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Manuscript Received on 28 February 2022
Manuscript Revised on 18 August 2022
Manuscript Accepted on 25 August 2022
Manuscript Published on 31 August 2022
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