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Hybrid Rice Field Day revitalizes appreciation for breeding

Hybrid Rice Field Day revitalizes appreciation for breeding

 The Hybrid Rice Technologies for Seed Industry (HRTSI) Cluster conducted a  field day at IRRI Headquarters as part of the institute's continuous efforts to provide the latest advancements in hybrid rice breeding. The event, held  24 March,  was attended by a total of...

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The hybrid alternative for Africa

The hybrid alternative for Africa

Developing the hybrid rice technology capacity of national partners, farmers, nongovernment organizations, and the private sector is a major component of the AfricaRice strategy. During the week-long Hybrid Rice Class Technology Forum, the DA established the...

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HRDC 2022 Annual Meeting in Pictures

HRDC 2022 Annual Meeting in Pictures

The Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC) had a very successful 3-day Annual Meeting last September 21-23 at IRRI Headquarters in the Philippines. Public and private partners from around the world came together virtually and face-to-face to meet, discuss, plan,...

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IRRI, BASF develop herbicide-tolerant rice

IRRI, BASF develop herbicide-tolerant rice

Friday, January 26, 2018 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and BASF will develop cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) and restorer lines with the non-GM Provisia™ trait for herbicide tolerance. The system was developed by BASF and is currently being...

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