Tools for using the International Rice Genebank to breed for climate-resilient varieties Tools for using the International Rice Genebank to breed for climate-resilient varieties September 25, 2023 by Kenneth L. McNally and Amelia Henry Traditional rice varieties have been critical for developing improved stress-tolerant...Read More
Researchers discover traditional rice varieties with strong anti-cancer properties Researchers discover traditional rice varieties with strong anti-cancer properties June 21, 2021 A new study discovered rare traditional rice varieties with the genetic basis for increased catechin and total...Read More
Guardian of the rice gene galaxy Guardian of the rice gene galaxy February 26, 2019 The International Rice Genebank at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) made worldwide headlines when it received...Read More
Dawn of a new era in rice improvement Dawn of a new era in rice improvement July 1, 2014 Traditional rice varieties encompass a huge range of potentially valuable genes. These can be used to develop...Read More
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
Rice, health, and toxic metals Rice, health, and toxic metals July 1, 2013 Arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead are four ubiquitous trace elements known to have a harmful effect on...Read More
The state of play: genetically modified rice The state of play: genetically modified rice January 1, 2013 People often argue passionately for or against genetically modified (GM) crops. Rice Today’s aim here is not...Read More
A chance in the wild A chance in the wild April 1, 2012 Scientists are scouring the deep and “wild” end of the rice gene pool to help find hidden...Read More
No rust for rice No rust for rice January 7, 2011 Wheat gets rust. Maize (corn) gets rust. Also barley, millet, triticale, and oats. In fact, all cereals,...Read More