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A new variety of disease-resistant rice has been developed for use in Africa, where farmers have been dealing with ruined ...

A research team led by Dr. Li Yunhai from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of ...

Though certain varieties of rice may be higher in fiber, protein, or antioxidants, all types of rice can fit into a nutritious, well-rounded diet. Rice is a staple food in many countries and ...

Investor fears are running high as the Indian stock market continues its steep decline, but fund manager Samir Arora sees no reason to compare the current downturn to past market crashes.

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When it comes to caring for your plants there are some tools that are essential for saving you both time and effort. A plant mister is one of these. The simple sprayer can help you regulate the ...

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...

A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.

Edited by Jiayang Li, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China; received June 4, 2024; accepted January 24, 2025 ...