Rice breeding initiative to reduce crops eco footprint

A black rice breeding project could reduce the crop’s environmental impact by developing new ‘climate smart’ varieties of rice.

The initiative is a collaboration between Southern Cross University, Australian Research Council and the Natural Rice Company.

Image: Image Credit: Southern Cross University

Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Dr Szabolcs Lehoczki-Krsjak – Research Fellow in Rice Breeding & Genetics at Southern Cross University

First aired on The Wire, Monday 15 July 2024