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Run-up to COP26: Wonder rice may help reduce emissions, offer good yield

Scientists in Manila are developing new varieties offering this & much more

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The cross-country trials are being conducted across 29 sites in Asia and Africa including India.

Sanjeeb Mukherjee New Delhi
Could the wonder rice all paddy farmers hanker for – and which could help save the earth – be around the corner? Scientists in Manila think this goal is within their grasp as they develop new rice varieties offering a good yield, less susceptibility to insects, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

The Direct Seeded Method (DSR) which has been around for several years is known to be eco-friendly but there were complaints of low yields and increased susceptibility to pests. In response, scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila have come

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