Winning science: Meet the awardees of the first IRRI Seed Grant Scheme Winning science: Meet the awardees of the first IRRI Seed Grant Scheme August 30, 2017 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) delivers through research excellence. The IRRI Seed Grant Scheme was launched...Read More
Africa’s new roots Africa’s new roots August 23, 2017 Can Africa be the next global rice production frontier?Read More
Iran makes rice farming plans with Uruguay Iran makes rice farming plans with Uruguay August 22, 2017 Iran’s agriculture ministry announced its plans to cultivate rice in Uruguay as part of a recent agricultural...Read More
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Is perennial rice key to climate change-proof farming? Is perennial rice key to climate change-proof farming? August 14, 2017 2 Will converting seasonal crops, like rice, into perennial crops that produce yields for many years without...Read More
CRISPR-Cas system: Revolutionizing the genetic blueprint of rice CRISPR-Cas system: Revolutionizing the genetic blueprint of rice August 10, 2017 Recent advances with the CRISPR system— the world’s most promising gene-editing tool—could increase the speed of rice...Read More
Plant phenomics: unlocking the potential of rice diversity Plant phenomics: unlocking the potential of rice diversity August 3, 2017 The emerging field of plant phenomics combines biology, engineering, and data analytics to overcome laborious, expensive, and,...Read More
The hybrid alternative for Africa The hybrid alternative for Africa July 28, 2017 5 Developing the hybrid rice technology capacity of national partners, farmers, nongovernment organizations, and the private sector is...Read More
Orlando Peixoto de Morais (1949-2017) Orlando Peixoto de Morais (1949-2017) July 26, 2017 The most outstanding rice breeder in Brazilian history started a new era of rice cultivars and leaves...Read More
Starving the foes: new ways to protect rice against diseases Starving the foes: new ways to protect rice against diseases July 20, 2017 Scientists are looking at an innovative approach and a potential strategy to make rice resistant against pathogens...Read More