Measurements that matter Measurements that matter January 1, 2014 Since the first type of rice was sequenced in 2004, more than 3,000 additional ones have been...Read More
Let’s talk rice at IRC2014! Let’s talk rice at IRC2014! January 1, 2014 The International Rice Congress is the largest gathering of rice scientists and experts who come from all...Read More
The massive benefits of global rice research The massive benefits of global rice research December 18, 2013 The CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership, recently announced a milestone in the fight against poverty through...Read More
How rice came to the Torajas How rice came to the Torajas December 16, 2013 Isharo, the beautiful bird of paradise, was preening her multicolored feathers on the topmost branch of a...Read More
Myanmar president at IRRI to push for stronger research ties Myanmar president at IRRI to push for stronger research ties December 5, 2013 “I came here as president, and as a farmer.” With these words, His Excellency U Thein Sein,...Read More
Gene discovery leads way to more rice Gene discovery leads way to more rice December 2, 2013 Scientists from Japan and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have discovered a rice gene that, in...Read More
Tteokbokki: Korean rice cake in spicy sauce Tteokbokki: Korean rice cake in spicy sauce December 1, 2013 Tteokbokki is a popular Korean snack food, especially among students. It is served in many small eateries...Read More
Smarter, cleaner heat Smarter, cleaner heat December 1, 2013 If the searing heat wasn’t enough, the thick, dark smoke that engulfed the area surrounding the furnace...Read More
The revolution underground The revolution underground December 1, 2013 An international team led by the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences (NIAS) in Japan, which includes scientists...Read More
Web tool helps raise rice yield and income Web tool helps raise rice yield and income November 27, 2013 Launched today in the Philippines, Rice Crop Manager puts the power of technology into action by helping...Read More