IR42: A Rice Type for Small Farmers of South and Southeast Asia

摘要

Barely a decade after new 'miracle rices' developed during the Green Revolution prompted predictions of food self-sufficiency, developing countries are being warned that rice production is not keeping pace with population growth. This grim forecast stems from the fact that in vast areas of South and Southeast Asia, farmers have not accepted these new rice varieties. This report summarizes findings on a new rice variety, IR42, which was bred to produce stable yields in unfavorable environments.