The search for direction The search for direction July 4, 2011 The global rice market has been in a subdued state since 2010 (Fig. 1), during which time...Read More
Beware of bronzing Beware of bronzing July 1, 2011 A bronzed look may be attractive for human beings but, for rice plants, it could be fatal....Read More
Sam’s Chicken Biryani Sam’s Chicken Biryani July 1, 2011 Biryani is a rice-based meal made with spices, rice (usually basmati), and meat, fish, eggs, or...Read More
Head over heels in love—for rice Head over heels in love—for rice July 1, 2011 Somewhere within the halls of D.L. Umali Laboratory at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), two kindred...Read More
Bangladesh combats the “white plague” Bangladesh combats the “white plague” July 1, 2011 Salinity affects around 1 million hectares in Bangladesh. Some climate experts say that sea-level rise will cause...Read More
A rice breeder’s odyssey from surfer to scientist—and onward to “Mars” A rice breeder’s odyssey from surfer to scientist—and onward to “Mars” July 1, 2011 David Mackill grew up in San Diego, California, in the 1960s and early ‘70s, enjoying the life...Read More
On the threshold of 7 billion On the threshold of 7 billion July 1, 2011 On 31 October, the United Nations estimates that the world’s population will hit 7 billion. For many...Read More
Mankind takes a giant leap—again Mankind takes a giant leap—again July 1, 2011 The first was a footprint on the Moon. The second one is a freezer. This freezer, however,...Read More
The Americas have two faces The Americas have two faces July 1, 2011 In 2010, the 4th The Rice Trader (TRT) Rice Americas Conference covered Brazil’s poor production caused by...Read More
The perfect marriage The perfect marriage July 1, 2011 The Embrapa-Cirad hybrid seed production system in upland conditions at Sinop, Mato Grosso. Worldwide, rice is an important...Read More