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TOPIC(S): Rice,

12/11/2019 SOURCE: www.sciencemag.org

Soon. That has long been scientists' answer when asked about the approval of Golden Rice, a genetically modified (GM) crop that could help prevent childhood blindness and deaths in the developing world. Ever since Golden Rice first made headlines nearly 20 years ago, it has been a flashpoint in debates over GM crops. Advocates touted it as an example of their potential benefit to humanity, while opponents of transgenic crops criticized it as a risky and unnecessary approach to improve health in the developing world.

Bangladesh could be the first to cultivate Golden Rice, genetically altered to fight blindness

Approval expected for the rice, long a flashpoint in debates over GM crops...

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Ag Africa,

10/30/2019 SOURCE: hudsonvalleyone.com

African rice farmers test traditions against Hudson Valley climate

Few farmers attempt to grow a warmth-loving crop like rice in the Northeast’s short grow...

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Research,

10/29/2019 SOURCE: phys.org

Research team wants to eliminate dangerous plant diseases in rice

Rice is the No. 1 staple food for the world's poorest and most undernourished people. More...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Agriculture Global, Ag Global Specialty Food,

Rice is one of the top food crops and a main meal for more than 50% of the world's population.

Rice productivity - Ricepedia

Rice grows in more than a hundred countries, producing more than 700 million tons annually...

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Bangladesh could be the first to cultivate Golden Rice, genetically altered to fight blindness

African rice farmers test traditions against Hudson Valley climate

Research team wants to eliminate dangerous plant diseases in rice

Rice productivity - Ricepedia

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