Breeding from biotechnology: a look at the infrastructures behind the production of flood-resistant rice in India and Bangladesh
Thanks to modern technology and advancements in agricultural breeding,
developers at the International Rice Research Institute have found success in combating
food insecurity in India and Bangladesh. Research and development efforts have been
fruitful in breeding rice varieties with specific traits that enable them to withstand
nature’s powerful forces. One such rice variety goes by the name Swarna-Sub 1 and can
withstand flooding for up to 15 days. This paper explores the infrastructures involved in
the production process of this flood tolerant rice.
by Aliza Lieberman-Barnard
