The first hybrid rice varieties developed in sub-Saharan Africa are yielding up to four times more than other improved varieties, say scientists, who are using web-based tools to identify the right ...

Rice has to be of the most versatile and essential grains there is. As the third most produced grain worldwide after corn and wheat, it makes up a substantial part of diets around the globe. But, did ...

The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (for short: RYMV) is responsible for high crop losses in Africa, particularly among small-scale farmers. A research team has now produced rice lines that are ...

The “Healthy Crops” international research consortium led by Professor Dr Wolf B. Frommer from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) is developing disease-resistant rice varieties. In the ...

Discover Africa's vibrant rice dishes, blending cultural history and flavors, from jollof to pilau, celebrating a rich culinary heritage.

Rice is one of the most important crops in sub-Saharan Africa. However, it is particularly at risk from disease. A new study has found that CRISPR technology can be used to edit genes in some strains ...

Navigating the various types of rice goes far beyond Minute Rice or other brands. This is all about rice varieties—from long grain to short grain, white to black and more. This guide simplifies the ...

The so-called Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (for short: RYMV) is responsible for high crop losses in Africa, particularly among small-scale farmers. A research team from Heinrich Heine University ...