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Orlando Peixoto de Morais (1949-2017)

The most outstanding rice breeder in Brazilian history started a new era of rice cultivars and leaves behind a legacy that transcends boundaries. ...

Edward Pulver: Searching for the heart of yield

Dr. Pulver is a scientist with a global mission:  improve farmers’ lives by raising crop yields. His accomplishments range from increasing Peru’s...

The Americas have two faces

Erratic weather troubles U.S. production.(Photo: The Rice Trader) In 2010, the 4th The Rice Trader (TRT) Rice Americas Conference covered Brazil’s poor...

The new global rice agenda: a Latin American perspective

Rice seed production in 100 ha at the farmers field in Brazil.  Latin America has a tiny share in global rice production—only around 4% of the total....

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