IRRI Pioneer Interviews: Tapping the treasure trove of traits in wild plant species IRRI Pioneer Interviews: Tapping the treasure trove of traits in wild plant species May 1, 2020 IRRI will continue to be the center of excellence in rice science. We have to continue to...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1961-62 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1961-62 January 30, 2020 The overall research program of the Institute is oriented toward both basic and applied research. It is...Read More
Guardian of the rice gene galaxy Guardian of the rice gene galaxy February 26, 2019 The International Rice Genebank at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) made worldwide headlines when it received...Read More
A tool that tracks and stops bacterial blight outbreaks in rice A tool that tracks and stops bacterial blight outbreaks in rice February 13, 2018 A new, faster, and more accurate way of identifying infectious organisms—down to their genetic fingerprint—could finally put...Read More
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
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
Opportunities and challenges of “hi-tech” agriculture in Vietnam Opportunities and challenges of “hi-tech” agriculture in Vietnam July 20, 2017 Hanoi, Vietnam–Have you heard of digital agriculture, satellite farming, or agricultural robots? These are just some of...Read More
The brains and brawn behind IR8 The brains and brawn behind IR8 October 25, 2016 Dr. Robert Chandler was appointed by the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations to be IRRI’s first director general...Read More
A tribute to the Rice King A tribute to the Rice King October 15, 2016 Thai rice farmers are fortunate to have a head of state who does more than offer symbolic...Read More