Super-rice defies triple whammy of stresses (Drought is no problem for super-rice)

ScienceQ publishing Group 2014-03-04

Summary:

For the first time, a single strain of genetically modified rice has been developed to handle drought, salty soils and lack of fertiliser. The aim is to “climate-proof” rice farms in Asia and Africa so that they can grow the same variety each year, regardless of the conditions. Crops have previously been developed that cope […]

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http://sciencepublication.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/super-rice-defies-triple-whammy-of-stresses-drought-is-no-problem-for-super-rice/

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Authors:

Helen R

Date tagged:

03/04/2014, 09:51

Date published:

03/04/2014, 08:01