Understanding the grain yield limitation and instability of aerobic rice Understanding the grain yield limitation and instability of aerobic rice February 5, 2018 Do rice plants have a wild adaptive trait that is counterproductive to aerobic cropping systems? Read More
As floodwaters recede, farmers’ hopes emerge in Bangladesh As floodwaters recede, farmers’ hopes emerge in Bangladesh January 22, 2018 For thousands of Bangladeshi farmers in flood-prone areas, growing rice is a risk they have to take...Read More
Seeds of change Seeds of change December 13, 2017 With the right tools, ordinary people can be extraordinary agents of change.Read More
CRISPR-Cas system: Revolutionizing the genetic blueprint of rice CRISPR-Cas system: Revolutionizing the genetic blueprint of rice August 10, 2017 Recent advances with the CRISPR system— the world’s most promising gene-editing tool—could increase the speed of rice...Read More
Plant phenomics: unlocking the potential of rice diversity Plant phenomics: unlocking the potential of rice diversity August 3, 2017 The emerging field of plant phenomics combines biology, engineering, and data analytics to overcome laborious, expensive, and,...Read More
Starving the foes: new ways to protect rice against diseases Starving the foes: new ways to protect rice against diseases July 20, 2017 Scientists are looking at an innovative approach and a potential strategy to make rice resistant against pathogens...Read More
Improving health and nutrition through rice science Improving health and nutrition through rice science July 14, 2017 Opportunities exist to improve the nutritional content of rice varieties to solve the micronutrient-deficiency problem affecting more...Read More
Resistance from within Resistance from within April 19, 2017 2 A recent technology is giving rice scientists a new weapon for fighting the notorious brown planthoppers: a...Read More
The “crown jewels” of Chile The “crown jewels” of Chile March 20, 2017 INIA has worked closely with CIAT and FLAR in developing new varieties suited for one of the most...Read More
Searching for a new Mexican “rice miracle” Searching for a new Mexican “rice miracle” November 16, 2016 The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) brought insecurity to the doorsteps of Mexican farmers. Flooding the...Read More