Latest Research in Plant Factory Shows Promise for Rice Speed Breeding and Metabolic Diversity

China: Plant Factory speed breeding shortens rice generation time, enhances metabolic diversity

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) plays a pivotal role in global food security, yet its breeding is constrained by its long generation time and seasonality. To enhance rice breeding efficiency and meet future food demands, we have developed a vertical hydroponic breeding system integrated with light-emitting diodes…

Latest Research in Plant Factory Shows Promise for Rice Speed Breeding and Metabolic Diversity

A recent study has brought to light some exciting developments in the realm of rice breeding, with far - reaching implications for global food security. The findings of this research, which have been published in Engineering, offer new perspectives on how to cultivate rice more efficiently.