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Subject: Waterproof rice gene identified
Written By: Philip Eno on 08/10/06 at 12:46 am
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4777561.stm
Scientists say they have identified a gene that will allow rice plants to survive being completely submerged in water for up to two weeks.
Subject: Re: Waterproof rice gene identified
Written By: Badfinger-fan on 08/10/06 at 1:17 am
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4777561.stm
Scientists say they have identified a gene that will allow rice plants to survive being completely submerged in water for up to two weeks.
that's good news, but I've never noticed a shortage of rice ???
Subject: Re: Waterproof rice gene identified
Written By: Gis on 08/10/06 at 1:22 am
I guess they will genetically modify it and use it for other things...............................
Subject: Re: Waterproof rice gene identified
Written By: Badfinger-fan on 08/10/06 at 1:26 am
it'll be good for those farmers that can get this genetically improved rice, and save them $$$
Subject: Re: Waterproof rice gene identified
Written By: Paul on 08/10/06 at 7:29 am
I'd be more than impressed if scientists can devise a waterproof candle...
Subject: Re: Waterproof rice gene identified
Written By: Trimac20 on 08/10/06 at 10:02 am
that's good news, but I've never noticed a shortage of rice ???
For about half the world's population, rice is the staple diet... :o And though there is a sh*tload of it, that often isn't enough...the frequent floods don't always help (it seems to be always the case with rain - either there's not enough of it, or too much).