Increased Global Mortality Linked to Arsenic Exposure in Rice-Based Diets
New research explores the relationship between the consumption of rice and cardiovascular diseases caused by arsenic exposure
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First Ancient Cultivated Rice Discovered in Central Asia
The origin, spread, evolution, and ecological adaptation of cultivated rice is still one of the most important issues thatcurrently concern global archaeologists, biologists, and agricultural scientists
How Cable Bacteria Could Make Rice Cultivation Greener
By adding so-called cable bacteria to soil with rice plants, researchers found they could reduce methane emissions by more than 90 percent
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
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