Grain of truth

The revolution keeps rolling

The revolution keeps rolling

April 21, 2008

It has been well documented that the Asian Green Revolution (GR), which began in the 1960s with...

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Balancing fertilizer use and profit

Balancing fertilizer use and profit

January 4, 2008

As fertilizer prices increase, research and extension often send farmers a message of “reduce fertilizer use to...

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Challenges for rice production in China

Challenges for rice production in China

October 18, 2007

Rice is the staple food for around two-thirds of the Chinese people. China ranks first in annual...

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The aerobic rice reality

The aerobic rice reality

July 16, 2007

Ask someone to think of a rice field and odds are they’ll imagine a flooded paddy. Growing...

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Rice revolutions in Latin America

Rice revolutions in Latin America

April 16, 2007

In 1962, scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) debated the cause of low and stagnant...

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Food or fuel?

Food or fuel?

January 14, 2007

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that renewable energy sources account for about 13% of the world’s...

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How many rice varieties are there?

How many rice varieties are there?

October 13, 2006

A common question but very difficult to answer. Depending on your definition of variety, the answer could...

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Are we at risk from metal contamination in rice?

Are we at risk from metal contamination in rice?

July 12, 2006

The simple answer to the question posed by the title is “no”— because most rice is not...

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Work needed to weed out farmer’s problem

Work needed to weed out farmer’s problem

April 8, 2006

Since land was first cultivated to create a favorable environment for crops, other less desirable plants have...

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Training for greater IMPACT

Training for greater IMPACT

January 11, 2006

Rice research can play a major role in achieving many of the eight United Nations Millennium Development...

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