Scientists identify protein which boosts rice yield by fifty percent
The study has allowed to develop rice crops that manage their own pH levels , this would increase yield up to 54 percent
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The study has allowed to develop rice crops that manage their own pH levels , this would increase yield up to 54 percent
The scientists discussed variety development updates, the control of weeds, fertilization along with insects and diseases.
The research is part of a collaboration between Mr Barfield and Sunrice.
A team of scientists from eight countries at the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos, Philippines is genetically modifying certain strains of rice to reduce the amount of water required to grow the rice.
Demand for crops such as rice, wheat and maize is set to increase by 33 percent by 2050, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
The genomic tools are helping other researchers describe links between genes and traits, including disease and insect resistance, photosynthetic and nitrogen use efficiency, starch quality, salt, heat and cold tolerance.
Source: IFPRI Blog 29/07/2015 – The following blog story was originally published on the HarvestPlus blog. HarvestPlus has opened a facility in Bangladesh to support faster breeding of zinc rice and train scientists in the use of advanced screening techniques. The X-ray fluorescence (XRF) laboratory center is located at HarvestPlus’ regional office in Bogra. …
Gene responsible for long grains and pleasing texture can now be bred into existing varieties without sacrificing yield.