Genetic secrets of rice pave way for future farming and conservation

Genetic secrets of rice pave way for future farming and conservation

A new study, appearing in Nature Genetics and led by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST, Saudi Arabia) and Wageningen University & Research (the Netherlands), provides new insights into rice evolution, showing how the DNA of this valuable crop has changed across species. The findings are expected to not only help with improving rice yields but also with the introduction of rice into regions where rice produc…