Rice Agriculture Studies

The Louisiana State University AgCenter has approved a new variety of aromatic rice to compete with foreign imports.The variety, named Jazzman, will be an alternative to jasmine rice imported from Thailand, AgCenter officials said.   [full story]

Scientists in India and United States have finally been able to develop a new high-protein variety of rice, which is the dietary staple for half the world's population.In the study, Hari B. Krishnan and colleagues have ... [full story]