Picking the brain of IRRI collaborating scientist Michael Purugganan Picking the brain of IRRI collaborating scientist Michael Purugganan January 28, 2016 A reluctant rock star scientist talks about making science and scientists approachable, his own creative process, and...Read More
A cure for rice market madness A cure for rice market madness January 6, 2016 Like a roller-coaster, rice prices in the volatile global market can move up and down in a...Read More
Diagnosis by deduction Diagnosis by deduction November 27, 2015 2 Through the process of elimination, a simple diagnostic tool enables farmers to determine the kind of fertilizer...Read More
The ongoing transformation of rice farming in Asia The ongoing transformation of rice farming in Asia November 10, 2015 Changes at the consumer level, labor shortages, and rising wage rates are expected to shape rice production...Read More
INGER@40—and the crossroads INGER@40—and the crossroads August 12, 2015 2 INGER, the world’s largest agricultural research network, has a long history associated with milestones in rice breeding....Read More
Côte d’Ivoire: An emerging rice powerhouse in West Africa Côte d’Ivoire: An emerging rice powerhouse in West Africa August 12, 2015 Once a rice exporter, Côte d’Ivoire has spent in recent years nearly USD 500 million annually on...Read More
The origins of Senegal’s dependency on rice imports The origins of Senegal’s dependency on rice imports August 12, 2015 Senegal’s dependence on imported rice is not only about preference toward a more convenient food. It is...Read More
Two new cold-tolerant rice varieties expand options for Madagascar farmers Two new cold-tolerant rice varieties expand options for Madagascar farmers August 6, 2015 Two new cold-tolerant varieties, FOFIFA 183 and FOFIFA 184, were released for the high-altitude rainfed lowland rice...Read More
ORYZA model a big hit in global rice research ORYZA model a big hit in global rice research August 6, 2015 2 ORYZA2000, a computer program that simulates growth and development of rice under a wide range of environments,...Read More
Is proximity to IRRI an advantage? Is proximity to IRRI an advantage? August 3, 2015 Empirical evidence shows that being near IRRI has an advantage. Seventy percent of all varieties released in...Read More