The good seed
New rice strains can resist a variety of diseases and natural disasters.
- Published: 19/12/2011 at 03:46 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
A series of new rice varieties able to resist rising temperatures, drought, insect infestations and even flooding will become commercially available in a few years, a leading Thai researcher has announced.
PHOTO: WALAILAK KEERATIPIPATPONG
The growing natural threats that have resulted in huge losses for Thailand's farm sector in recent years have prompted local rice researchers to develop the new strains.
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About the author
- Writer: Walailak Keeratipipatpong
- Position: Reporter
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