A first look at Asia using Sentinel-1A satellite imagery A first look at Asia using Sentinel-1A satellite imagery July 30, 2015 Sentinel-1A, a radar imaging satellite, is an important tool for rice mapping and monitoring. It can provide...Read More
Edward Pulver: Searching for the heart of yield Edward Pulver: Searching for the heart of yield July 30, 2015 Dr. Pulver is a scientist with a global mission: improve farmers’ lives by raising crop yields. His...Read More
High science and smart policies will alleviate hunger and poverty High science and smart policies will alleviate hunger and poverty July 24, 2015 Science-based improvements in agricultural technology have contributed significantly—across two Green Revolutions—to alleviating hunger and poverty in most...Read More
Partnership-driven science Partnership-driven science July 24, 2015 Many countries have greatly benefited from the agricultural technology developed at IRRI with the support of traditional...Read More
A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist July 24, 2015 In 2001 Dr. Vergara was conferred the title National Scientist for his achievements in rice physiology, and...Read More
Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code July 23, 2015 In the new era of genomic research, “genome editing” technology has been developed, consisting of new tools...Read More
What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps? What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps? July 22, 2015 With increasing human population and decreasing agricultural land area, there is worldwide pressure to increase food production...Read More
India must use science-based improvements to improve agriculture India must use science-based improvements to improve agriculture June 5, 2015 Science-based improvements in agricultural technology have been at the forefront of alleviating hunger and poverty. The first...Read More
Philippines: "Birds of IRRI" takes flight, photo exhibit tour continues until June Philippines: "Birds of IRRI" takes flight, photo exhibit tour continues until June May 28, 2015 Avian enthusiasts are in for a real treat as birds found in...Read More
RMQA-RDM conducts research data management course RMQA-RDM conducts research data management course May 28, 2015 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Risk Management and Quality Assurance-Research Data Management (RMQA-RDM) training team conducted...Read More