Addressing Malnutrition on a Global Scale with GM Rice

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) reviewed the on-going development of several varieties of genetically modified (GM) rice in its quarterly Rice Today magazine. In contrast to many crop modifications that seek to increase harvest yields by introducing pesticide or pest resistant traits, most genetic engineering on rice has been undertaken to address nutritional deficiencies in countries where rice is a diet staple...Read Full Post
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