Bangladesh – New study: fortified rice can reduce anaemia and zinc deficiency among poor in Bangladesh
The study also found that fortified rice, when combined with training and cash grants for investment, can also contribute to women’s empowerment.
RICE Breeding
Switzertland – Multi-nutrient rice against malnutrition
The new rice line can supply rice consumers with three essential micronutrients in the future.
Philippines – IRRI: Not all rice is created equal
Trends in research and human health were presented during the celebration of National Nutrition Month in the Philippines.
Philippines – PhilRice develops first PHL heat-tolerant rice
At present, six advanced promising lines are currently being tested for multilocation trials in the National Cooperative Test under high temperature environments, according to PhilRice.
Researchers from CIAT and FLAR Laboratories received training in the use of the NIRS DS2500
The new NIRS is being used for the analysis of rice flour and very soon it is expected to start working on the required calibrations of the equipment for the analysis of samples of brown rice.
Regional Office for the Temperate Zone: One year of development and projections
The work just begin and new challenges are emerging in the FLAR’s impact horizon for the Southern Cone.
Greater efficiency and technology at the FLAR’s rice quality lab
Integration of processes, new equipment and renewed spaces are part of the transformation
Australia – Grass enzymes could raise rice, wheat output
Rubisco enzyme would enhance the growth and yield of crops like rice
India – A more muscular rice variety takes on wheat
This rice with high protein is now available for commercial cultivation.
NIRS™ DS2500 Expands Capabilities at FLAR’s Rice Quality Lab
With the arrival of the NIRS ™ DS2500, we take a new leap in rice quality analyzes.