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Three Institute Collaboration Releases 3,000 Rice Genomes
A collaborative effort between the CAAS, BGI and the IRRI has published the genomes of 3,000 rice varieties, amounting to 13.4 terabytes worth of data.
Hotter Nights May Cause Rice Yield To Fall
As night temperatures cross the 23 degrees Celsius threshold, scientists call for the development of temperature-resistant rice varieties.
Timid Jumping Spider Uses Ant As Bodyguard
Ants act both as guardians and predators of jumping spiders in a three-species interaction described by scientists.
Flood-Tolerant Rice Shows Improved Yields In India
A flood-tolerant hybrid rice that improves yields in India by almost half has been found to benefit marginalized people living in flood-prone areas.
Agricultural Intensification Could Run Up High Bills In The Long-Run
Maximizing crop yields on existing farms to reduce deforestation in developing countries may become financially untenable in the long-term, researchers say.
Science’s Lone Voice In The Philippine Congress
In the upcoming elections, a political party representing science aims to retain its seat and continue to influence policy, reports Crispin Maslog.
Global Debate Grows Over Arsenic Levels In Rice
Following alarming reports about the discovery of high arsenic levels in rice sold in the US market, experts have reassured consumers that rice is safe to eat.
Rice Prices Forecast To Drop, One Year After Thai PM Pledge
Almost one year after Thailand’s government promised farmers a fixed price for their rice harvests, experts are now forecasting a global price drop.
Rice Gene Discovery Linked To Larger Roots
A team of scientists in the Philippines has discovered a rice gene that increases plant root growth and phosphorus uptake in nutrient-poor soil.
