Michael Gale Michael Gale November 14, 2009 On 18 July 2009, we lost our dear friend, Dr. Michael Gale, who passed away in Norwich,...Read More
Aroma genes in Thai Jasmine rice abundant across Asia Aroma genes in Thai Jasmine rice abundant across Asia October 29, 2009 2 To clear up confusion about the origin f the aroma gene found in Thai Jasmine rice, scientists from...Read More
Finding a balance Finding a balance October 20, 2009 Rice thrives in a flooded ecosystem. These conditions enrich the nutrients available for the crop’s growth, allowing...Read More
Circle irrigation: a new response to climate change Circle irrigation: a new response to climate change October 15, 2009 2 Global water scarcity and its implications for rice production have been an area of significant concern and...Read More
The new frontier The new frontier October 15, 2009 The human population and demand for food are projected to increase in the next 40 years. With...Read More
Mechanical self-sufficiency Mechanical self-sufficiency October 15, 2009 Rice production in Africa In sub-Saharan Africa, rice is a very important staple and cash crop. In...Read More
Doubled haploids: from laboratory to field Doubled haploids: from laboratory to field September 25, 2009 Plant breeders are always in search of new breeding tools to produce high-yielding crop varieties with superior...Read More
Ecosystem services for biological control in tropical rice Ecosystem services for biological control in tropical rice July 27, 2009 Rice is produced in landscapes that range from extreme monocultures to highly diverse areas. Tropical rice fields...Read More
Overcoming the toughest stress in rice: Drought Overcoming the toughest stress in rice: Drought July 27, 2009 Drought brings to mind negative images of wide expanses of dry and parched lands. It is often...Read More
A look at India A look at India July 27, 2009 “Rice is life” truly lives up to its meaning in India, where its origin dates back to...Read More