Rice breeding

Rice breeding involves selecting and crossing different rice plants to develop new varieties with desirable traits, such as higher yields, disease resistance, or better drought tolerance. Breeders analyze the genetic makeup of rice plants and choose parent plants with valuable qualities to produce offspring that combine these traits. This process can include traditional methods, like controlled pollination, and modern techniques, such as genetic editing. The goal is to create improved rice varieties that meet the needs of farmers and consumers, ensuring food security and sustainability.