Science

SpeedFlower: a comprehensive speed breeding protocol for indica and japonica rice

SpeedFlower: a comprehensive speed breeding protocol for indica and japonica rice

February 14, 2024

by Pramod Gorakhanath Kabade, Shilpi Dixit, Uma Maheshwar Singh et al. SpeedFlower for indica and japonica rice...

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An everyday superwoman modernizes agriculture in her village and beyond

An everyday superwoman modernizes agriculture in her village and beyond

January 23, 2024

by Bidhan K. Mohapatra, Prakashan C. Veettil, Ashok Kumar, and Virender Kumar Chandrika Patra’s life story is...

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Tanzanian farmers find solutions to salt-affected soils and dwindling rice yields

Tanzanian farmers find solutions to salt-affected soils and dwindling rice yields

January 16, 2024

by Veronica Mae Escarez Increased soil salinity can lead to significant problems such as reduced plant growth,...

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Mechanized seeding helps Odisha farmer do away with fallows and increase the productivity of his rice-based cropping system

Mechanized seeding helps Odisha farmer do away with fallows and increase the productivity of his rice-based cropping system

January 9, 2024

by Bidhan K. Mohapatra, Ashok Kumar, Wasim Iftikar, and N.C. Banik Bikram Keshari Parida volunteered to conduct...

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Creating a path for scaling mechanized direct-seeded rice in Cambodia

Creating a path for scaling mechanized direct-seeded rice in Cambodia

December 11, 2023

by Anny Ruth P. Pame, Rathmuny Then, Sokornthea Pin, Sokheng Keo, Akhara Ouk, Kazuki Saito, and Rica...

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A blueprint for women’s empowerment and women-led agricultural transformation

A blueprint for women’s empowerment and women-led agricultural transformation

December 6, 2023

by Mosharaf Hossain, Dillip Kumar Rout, Subhasmita Mohapatra, and Swati Nayak Access to quality seeds by smallholder...

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Enriched nutraceuticals in gluten-free, whole-grain rice cookies with alternative sweeteners

Enriched nutraceuticals in gluten-free, whole-grain rice cookies with alternative sweeteners

November 20, 2023

by Hameeda Banu Itagi, Kristel June D. Sartagoda, Nitesh Gupta, Vipin Pratap, Priyabrata Roy, Rhowell N. Tiozon...

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Thinking beyond the SUB1 gene: Making rice varieties that can survive longer floods and produce higher yields  

Thinking beyond the SUB1 gene: Making rice varieties that can survive longer floods and produce higher yields  

November 7, 2023

by Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos, Ma. Teresa Sta. Cruz, Joie Ramos, and Waseem Hussain A milestone in...

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Diversified rice farms with vegetable plots and flower strips are associated with fewer pesticide applications in the Philippines

Diversified rice farms with vegetable plots and flower strips are associated with fewer pesticide applications in the Philippines

November 2, 2023

by Finbarr G. Horgan, Enrique A. Mundaca, Buyung A. R. Hadi, and Eduardo Crisol-Martínez The high use...

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Irrigating with cooler water does not reverse high temperature impact on grain yield and quality in hybrid rice

Irrigating with cooler water does not reverse high temperature impact on grain yield and quality in hybrid rice

October 11, 2023

by Wanju Shi, Xinzhen Zhang, Juan Yang et al. High temperatures cause significant yield losses in major...

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