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Scientists Find Gene for Improved Rice Yield Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - Iddo Genuth Home >> Headlines >> General Science   
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A team of scientists, including Hong Ma, Penn State professor of biology, has identified a gene in rice that controls the size and weight of rice grains. The gene may prove to be useful for breeding high-yield rice and, thus, may benefit the vast number of people who rely on this staple food for survival. "Our work shows that it is possible to increase rice's yield by enhancing the expression of a particular gene," said Ma. The team's results were published on the journal Nature Genetics. (source: live.psu.edu)
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