INFOGRAPHIC

INFOGRAPHIC

The Path to Flood-Tolerant Rice

The Path to Flood-Tolerant Rice

As the global population continues to grow, farmers around the world need bigger, better, and more resilient crops to ensure that there is enough food to go around. Because rice is one of the biggest food staples around the world, the discovery of flood-resistant rice was a game-changing discovery, and has led to more genetic engineering breakthroughs that will help farmers keep food on our tables.

Grades

6 - 8

Subjects

Biology, Genetics

















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Director
Tyson Brown, National Geographic Society
Author
National Geographic Society
Production Managers
Gina Borgia, National Geographic Society
Jeanna Sullivan, National Geographic Society
Program Specialists
Sarah Appleton, National Geographic Society, National Geographic Society
Margot Willis, National Geographic Society
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Last Updated

October 1, 2024

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