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plant breeding

Various kind of rice that are indigenous to the Sundarbans. Such native kinds of rice are able to withstand salty and austere conditions better than modern high-yield rice.
Environment
When climate sinks high-tech rice, older varieties may save the day
People hold signs during one of many worldwide "March Against Monsanto" protests against Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and agro-chemicals, in Los Angeles on October 12, 2013.
Science
Why the term GMO is ‘scientifically meaningless’
Development & Education
Lao rice farmers move from subsistence to cash crops
Environment
GMO lunch? Uganda considers disease-resistant cassava
Turkey Diversity
The Green Revolution Plus Thirty
A Brand New Bird