In search of carolina gold: a genetic odyssey in rice: the journey of two carolina sisters tells many stories

摘要

Carolina Gold was the first rice variety grown in North America. She and her sister variety, Carolina White, touched the lives of farmers and slaves, scientists and Confederate soldiers who exiled to Brazil rather than surrender. Her rich genetic and historic odyssey spans Asia, Africa, the vast rice plantations of the pre-Civil War Carolinas, and the mighty Amazon of South America.