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Seeds of the rice variety Dinorao that is grown in the Philippines for its special aroma.

Rice scientists work in the laboratory to help develop better varieties of rice.

Ensuring rice crops get enough nutrients and that fertilizers are not wasted helps ensures a good harvest and healthy environment.

In Asia, where rice is a staple and poverty abundant, people spend as much as 40% of their income on rice.

Much work done to produce rice is still done manually. Rice researchers are helping find mechanized solutions to help reduce labor.