Genome Editing Strategy Could Improve Rice, Other Crops
UC Davis researchers use CRISPR to genetically engineer rice with high levels of beta-carotene, the precursor of vitamin A
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Researchers Discover New Arsenic Compounds in Rice Fields
Risk or opportunity for rice cultivation?
Plant Scientists Identify New Strategy to Enhance Rice Grain Yield
Since rice is so important to feeding a large portion of the world's population, the identification of genes that enhance grain yield and composition is much desired
Grain Traits Traced to ‘Dark Matter’ of Rice Genome
Even though rice was the first crop to be fully sequenced, scientists have only documented a few of the genetic changes that made rice into a staple food for more than half the world’s population
Warmer Temperatures Will Increase Arsenic Levels in Rice, Study Shows
Researchers at the University of Washington have found that warmer temperatures, at levels expected under most climate change projections, can lead to higher concentrations of arsenic in rice grains
Rice Yields Plummet and Arsenic Rises in Future Climate-Soil Scenarios
While the dramatic loss in production is a major cause for concern, the scientists are hopeful that this research will help producers find potential solutions for feeding the world
Gene Boosts Rice Growth and Yield in Salty Soil
Discovery of a gene that helps rice plants grow in salty soil paves the way to developing salt-tolerant crops
Flood, Drought, and Disease Tolerant—One Gene to Rule Them All
Discovery of a single gene, LGF1, that controls the surface properties of rice
More Rice, Please: 13 Rice Genomes Reveal Ways to Keep Up with Ever-Growing Population
A vast new genetic resource created by a team led by Doreen Ware, PhD, of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will accelerate efforts to develop new rice varieties
Ancient Rice Heralds a New Future for Rice Production
Unique genetics of wild Australian rice may help boost food security