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Scientists discover 'genetic goldmine' while studying rice that could change the way we grow our food: 'Valuable resources'
"Valuable resources for improving rice varieties." Scientists discover 'genetic goldmine' while studying rice that could ...
Anthropocene Magazine on MSN3d
In the quest for crops that can thrive in a warmer future, scientists just had a breakthrough.
They discovered a gene variant that not only shields rice from heat stress, it also produces more and better grains.
Explained: Why farmers prefer growing rice and wheat
The reason isn’t assured MSP procurement alone. It is also because of the two cereal crops receiving priority in public ...
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Revitalize your plants using rice water
Using cooled rice water, gardeners can enrich soil, promote growth, and make the plants more resistant to pests. The method ...
Science of food security: Chinese unlock gene secret at root of drought-tolerant rice
Lead author Zhong Liyuan says it would take 8-10 years to produce a stable and widely adoptable rice variety through ...
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Scientists dig deep to make rice drought-resistant — literally
Researchers from BGI-Research, Huazhong Agricultural University, and Yunnan University discovered that this gene actually slows down root growth — bad news if you're a rice plant trying to reach ...