In response to GM crop controversy, India develops climate-resilient genome-edited rice

World's 1st Rice Variety Using 21st Century "Genome Editing" Produced In India

Indian scientists have made history by producing two new climate-smart rice varieties using a 21st century breeding technology called "genome editing"

In response to GM crop controversy, India develops climate-resilient genome-edited rice

The new varieties have a higher yield, cut down on methane emissions, and have a quicker turnaround time, saving water.

India releases genome-edited rice varieties to boost yields by up to 30%

Kamala - DRR Dhan-100 and Pusa DST Rice 1 use less water and help cut greenhouse gas emissions, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India Creates world’s first gene – edited rice: the yield is more and with stands climate vagaries

India Leads Genome-Edited Rice, Boosting Agricultural ProspectsIndia has marked a significant milestone in agricultural innovation by developing and launching the world's first genome-edited rice varieties. This advancement, spearheaded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), introduces two distinct types poised to enhance farming efficiency and contribute to national food security goals. The development leverages cutting-edge CRI…

How India’s First Genome-Edited Rice Could Help Farmers Grow More with Less Water and Less Waste

(Featured image courtesy NDTV) In a groundbreaking development, India has introduced the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties — DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1. These innovations promise to revolutionise rice cultivation by enhancing yields, conserving water, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Developed by scientists from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute, Hyde…

India unveils world's first genome-edited rice varieties to boost yields and cut emissions - ChiniMandi

New Delhi: In a landmark development for Indian agriculture, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has introduced the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties aimed at increasing yields, conserving water, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reports The Times of India. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the two varieties — ‘DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala)’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’ — on Sunday, calling them a major step …