rice

Bats Could Help Protect Rice Against Pests

The wrinkle-lipped bat might be useful in protecting rice shoots against the white-backed planthopper, scientists say.

India-Australia Collaboration To Develop Stress-Tolerant Rice

The US$546,800 joint project between India and Australia aims to develop a drought and salt-resistant rice strain by introducing Australian resurrection grass genes.

Fast-Breeding Insect Devastates Java’s Rice

Java could lose up to six million tons of rice in 2014, unless something is done immediately to regulate and reduce pesticide use, James J. Fox warns.

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.

Chinese Scientists Cultivate Salt-Resistant Rice With High Yield

Chinese scientists have cultivated a high-yield salt-resistant rice variety that boasts an output of six tons per hectare.

Exposed: Health Risks From Arsenic In Rice

High levels of arsenic in rice is associated with elevated genetic damage in humans, according to new research.

Lead Levels In Rice Cause For Concern, Study

Rice imported into the United States from certain countries contains levels of lead that could pose health risks, according to a new study.

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.

‘Killer-Protector System’ Renders Some Rice Species Sterile

Researchers have identified a set of three genes that are responsible for hybrid sterility in rice.