From rice genetics to better rice, top research showcased From rice genetics to better rice, top research showcased November 1, 2013 The world’s leading experts in rice genetics – the science that brings us better rice varieties –...Read More
Breaking the barriers: from housewives to breadwinners Breaking the barriers: from housewives to breadwinners October 23, 2013 The leader, the machine, and the fighter are nicknames of three women farmers from Khanijipur, a village...Read More
Breeding for tough times ahead Breeding for tough times ahead October 23, 2013 Earlier this year, farmers in the province of Laguna, in the Philippines, participated in a variety selection...Read More
Laser-guided dreams Laser-guided dreams October 23, 2013 With her tiny frame, blunt-cut bangs, and trendy outfits, 28-year-old Truong Thi Thanh Nhan looks more like...Read More
A legion of heroes A legion of heroes October 1, 2013 World Food Prize laureates Hank Beachell, Gurdev Khush, Yuan Long Ping, and Monty Jones have made their marks...Read More
Rice genetics gets personal Rice genetics gets personal October 1, 2013 In 2000, Science journal’s “Breakthrough of the Year” was full-genome sequencing— highlighting the accomplishment of decoding a...Read More
For the love of rice For the love of rice October 1, 2013 At first glance, Endang Septiningsih and Michael Thomson are worlds apart. Dr. Septiningsih was born and raised...Read More
Mapping the crop of the future Mapping the crop of the future October 1, 2013 C4 plants such as maize and sorghum have more efficient photosynthesis than C3 plants. The photosynthesis in...Read More
Cameroon: Central Africa’s potential rice granary Cameroon: Central Africa’s potential rice granary October 1, 2013 The Republic of Cameroon is often described as “Africa in miniature” because of its rich diversity of...Read More
The not-so-silent revolution The not-so-silent revolution October 1, 2013 During the Vietnam War, the Mekong Delta was perhaps best known as a Cold War battleground. While...Read More