The project will sequence the whole genomes of 1,001 Philippine traditional rice varieties and assemble a reference genome of the Dinorado variety, ''known for its excellent eating quality and high ...

A SCIENCE-LED initiative to decode the genomes of 1,001 Philippine heirloom or traditional rice varieties (TRVs) has been launched. The effort will be backed by the Department of Agriculture's ...

Rice is everywhere in the diet of Japan – there are at least six ways in Japanese to describe the grain, from unhusked to ready to eat. It’s so popular that McDonald’s there added a burger ...

Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the oldest cereal grains in the world. It contains carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body but can raise blood sugar. People typically categorize rice into ...

An essential part of a homemade curry feast, pilau rice uses just a few store cupboard spices for authentic flavour. To make sure you get lovely fluffy rice, wash it in several changes of cold ...

Every year, the Blanket Tax Committee faces tough questions: How should we prioritize funding and ensure every student dollar goes toward something meaningful?