SHANGHAI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Can rice be planted once and harvested for multiple years, just like fruit trees in an orchard? A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientists may turn this vision into reality, offering significant potential to reduce agricultural costs and promote sustainable development.
A research team from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has identified key genes that determine the perennial growth habit of wild rice and created wild-rice-like plants capable of surviving for at least two years. The study was published in the journal Science on Friday.
