The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change

Published On Oct 22, 2024, 4:57 AM

Scientists in Japan are working to make Koshihikari rice more resistant to heat due to the damaging effects of climate change. The crop suffered greatly during last summer's record-high temperatures, leading to quality degradation. Researchers aim to incorporate genetic traits that confer heat resistance into Koshihikari, which is central to the local economy in Niigata Prefecture.