Rice is a world food staple with an incredible story. Susan McCouch from Cornell University has been studying rice genetics for decades, and directs efforts in rice education in conjunction with the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines. This episode features interesting stories about rice origins, early selection, variation and domestication. It is a fascinating look at the details behind an important food crop.
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