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2023 was a significant year for IRRI in terms of research milestones and international recognition
Big wins
Research Highlights
Over 50 advanced lines were nominated into the NARES Partners’ varietal release system in Asia and Africa.
Novel genes identified on chromosome 2 to develop the ultra-low GI trait with higher upper secondary rachis branches.
A resistance strategy for leaf + neck blast, bacterial blight, and rice yellow mottle virus has been developed.
Very high-yielding lines under both dry-DSR and transplanting methods were identified.
Odisha farmers benefit from Precision Mechanized DSR demos
DSR was scaled in Odisha, where demonstrations were held in > 2000 ha in 6 districts.
Launched GloMIP, a public platform for sharing market intelligence to inform market segmentation, Target Product Profile design, seed systems, and investment decisions in crop breeding.
Milestones in wild species propagation in 2023 prepares IRRI for the increasing global demand for the technology
Awards & recognition
USD
in sponsorships and trade show returns
352,961
MOA among IRRI, the Philippine Rice Research Institute and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation for Collaboration on Area-Yield Index Insurance for Rice Based on Satellite Data
MOU between IRRI and Dr. B.S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth for Cooperation in Agricultural Research Research and Education
MOU between IRRI and the Islamic Organization for Food Security for Institutional Cooperation
Memoranda of
Agreement/Understanding signed
3
1011
research studies presented through posters (505) and oral (506) presentations
participants
2,219
IRC2023
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