Scientists have pinpointed a gene that enables rice plants to produce around 20% more grain by increasing uptake of phosphorus.


Scientists have pinpointed a gene that enables rice plants to produce around 20% more grain by increasing uptake of phosphorus.

As fresh waves of floods hit India, IRRI has stepped up to provide free flood-tolerant rice seeds.

Amidst horrendous flooding in the Philippines, there’s some good news for farmers – Submarino rice – that can survive floods.

IRRI scientists and their colleagues have shown that teaming up against rodents can virtually eliminate rat damage in rice crops, halve rodenticide use, and boost farmer income by 20%.

Rice farmers from Vietnam have successfully implemented a community action plan to thwart rodent damage – reducing damage caused by the pests and boosting their incomes by 20%.