An analysis of the chemical signals sent out by rice plants under attack by the brown planthopper could help in natural control of this insect pest. Researchers in Indonesia have deciphered the ...

They've used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to create a rice plant variety that produces 25 to 31 percent more grain per plant in real world tests, or far more than you'd get through natural breeding.

A fungus called LY9 could revolutionize farming! New research shows it dramatically boosts rice growth, increasing shoots, ...

Key Findings & Methodology: The research team introduced viruses to rice plants via insect vectors, employing natural infection methods that mimic real-world agricultural conditions to provide ...

The cooperation on fungi and rice cultivation between China and PNG dates back two decades ago, and has yielded fruitful results.