A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist

A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist

July 24, 2015

In 2001 Dr. Vergara was conferred the title National Scientist for his achievements in rice physiology, and...

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India: National Academy of Agricultural Sciences honors IRRI officials

India: National Academy of Agricultural Sciences honors IRRI officials

July 23, 2015

  Robert Zeigler, director general of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Arvind Kumar, IRRI senior...

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Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code

Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code

July 23, 2015

In the new era of genomic research, “genome editing” technology has been developed, consisting of new tools...

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Photo exhibit on heirloom rice culture opens at IRRI

Photo exhibit on heirloom rice culture opens at IRRI

July 23, 2015

Opening of the Rice Culture of the Cordilleras photo exhibit. 

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What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps?

What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps?

July 22, 2015

With increasing human population and decreasing agricultural land area, there is worldwide pressure to increase food production...

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IRRI conducts workshop on Filipino version of Rice Doctor app

IRRI conducts workshop on Filipino version of Rice Doctor app

July 21, 2015

Rice Doctor is an interactive mobile app that helps diagnose and manage...

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Developing the next breed of scientists

Developing the next breed of scientists

July 20, 2015

The future of agriculture lies in the next generation of leaders who will face the tough challenges...

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Young Researchers Lunch hosts head of IRRI’s GIS team

Young Researchers Lunch hosts head of IRRI’s GIS team

July 15, 2015

The Young Researchers' Lunch hosted Andrew Nelson, geographer and head of the GIS group at the International...

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Philippines: Joint seminar held to boost dissemination of agricultural information and technology

Philippines: Joint seminar held to boost dissemination of agricultural information and technology

July 10, 2015

The Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), Philippine Rice...

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Philippines: Radio campaign to promote climate-smart technology in farming communities

Philippines: Radio campaign to promote climate-smart technology in farming communities

July 10, 2015

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