Monthly Archives: October 2009

To clear up confusion about the origin f the aroma gene found in Thai Jasmine rice, scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) analyzed...

Sign of the times. One of the effects of climate change is drought, which now occurs more frequently in some regions. (Photo: IRRI) Rice thrives in a...

From left to right: Dana Dickey, Jim Hill, Tim Johnson, Jeremy Zwinger, and Kent McKenzie. (Photo: California Rice Commission) The successive articles...

Increasing population and competing demands from agriculture, industry, and urban areas, is quickly turning water into a limited resource. Global water...

A spectrum of varieties. Rice genome diversity reflects the landscapes where rice is grown – from lowland paddies to sloping uplands. (Photo:IRRI) The...

Rice production in Africa In sub-Saharan Africa, rice is a very important staple and cash crop. In 2006, the region produced more than 21.6 million metric...

Praying for rain: Perils of the delayed Indian monsoon Africa modernizes its rice production Tribute to Father of the Green Revolution Unusual weather...