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Mankind takes a giant leap—again

The Vault’s illuminated roof against the scenic surroundings. (Photo: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust) The first was a footprint on the Moon....

Rice Today Vol. 10, No. 2 (April-June 2011)

Changing the face of rice Seeds for climate change Bridging the GAP Pillars of Agriculture: Women rice farmers labor to feed the world ...

Rice Today Vol. 10, No. 1 (January-March 2011)

GRiSP Blueprint for a greener revolution No rust for rice Rice in the city Greener rice Quality matters in Africa ...

Rice Today Vol. 9, No. 4 (October-December 2010)

The seed keepers’ treasure Rice for peace A genetic odyssey Hybridizing the world Clearfield technology ...

Rice Today Vol. 9, No. 3 (July-September 2010)

Machines of progress: Cambodia adopts postharvest technologies Water harvesting in Latin America California deals with climate change Africa’s...

Rice Today Vol. 9, No. 2 (April-June 2010)

A sunburned grain: Australian drought portends global water scarcity Stamps of approval Pockets of gold in Africa ...

No-cook rice

To some, this new rice variety could be a time-saver. But to most people struggling to make ends meet, “no cook” rice is a life-saver. In early September 2009, the world got wind of the news that Indian scientists had developed a new rice variety that does not require fire to cook. It simply needs to be soaked in water and “voilà!” the rice is...

Rice Today Vol. 9, No. 1 (January-March 2010)

IRRI celebrates 50 years of #rice research Why cold tolerant rice is needed The Lord of rice How a modern rice variety is bred ...

Rice Today Vol. 8, No. 4 (October-December 2009)

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

Overcoming the toughest stress in rice: Drought

Drought brings to mind negative images of wide expanses of dry and parched lands. It is often associated with abject poverty, distraught farmers, hungry...

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