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IRRI scientist receives Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for outstanding research

IRRI scientist receives Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for outstanding research

July 31, 2015

Dr. Arvind Kumar receives the award from Minister of State for Agriculture Molhanbhai Kalyanjibhai Kundariya (in deep...

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A first look at Asia using Sentinel-1A satellite imagery

A first look at Asia using Sentinel-1A satellite imagery

July 30, 2015

Sentinel-1A, a radar imaging satellite, is an important tool for rice mapping and monitoring. It can provide...

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Edward Pulver: Searching for the heart of yield

Edward Pulver: Searching for the heart of yield

July 30, 2015

Dr. Pulver is a scientist with a global mission:  improve farmers’ lives by raising crop yields. His...

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High science and smart policies will alleviate hunger and poverty

High science and smart policies will alleviate hunger and poverty

July 24, 2015

Science-based improvements in agricultural technology have contributed significantly—across two Green Revolutions—to alleviating hunger and poverty in most...

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Partnership-driven science

Partnership-driven science

July 24, 2015

Many countries have greatly benefited from the agricultural technology developed at IRRI with the support of traditional...

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A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist

A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist

July 24, 2015

In 2001 Dr. Vergara was conferred the title National Scientist for his achievements in rice physiology, and...

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India: National Academy of Agricultural Sciences honors IRRI officials

India: National Academy of Agricultural Sciences honors IRRI officials

July 23, 2015

  Robert Zeigler, director general of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Arvind Kumar, IRRI senior...

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Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code

Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code

July 23, 2015

In the new era of genomic research, “genome editing” technology has been developed, consisting of new tools...

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Photo exhibit on heirloom rice culture opens at IRRI

Photo exhibit on heirloom rice culture opens at IRRI

July 23, 2015

Opening of the Rice Culture of the Cordilleras photo exhibit. 

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What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps?

What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps?

July 22, 2015

With increasing human population and decreasing agricultural land area, there is worldwide pressure to increase food production...

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