Asia Rice Foundation USA

Leonard Herndon’s research will investigate how two candidate genes, HD3a and RFT1, act individually and in combination with each other to affect days to flowering. Data has shown some rice plants flowering within 90 days—compared to 122 days for others. Early maturing cultivars of rice are highly desirable to avert flowering in the peak of summer heat In Herndon’s project, these loci are targeted for validation using multiplexed CRISPR/Cas genome editing in the elite cultivar Presidio to identify how each locus acted on wildtype plants, but further investigation is needed to analyze and confirm our results.

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Margot

2. What innovative research projects or initiatives could be proposed to enhance rice production and consumption in a sustainable manner, and how can the Global Rice Research Foundation facilitate these efforts?

Joanna

🌏🌾 Thrilled to see the Global Rice Leadership Awards making a difference! Supporting young scholars will help promote rice culture while improving farming practices. Let's continue to nourish the world! 🙌💚

Alice

💚 So inspired by the work of the Global Rice Research Foundation! Together, we can empower rice farmers and ensure a sustainable future for communities worldwide. Let's support research and education! 🌾✨

Asia Rice Foundation USA

Suraj Gurung’s research focuses on food systems governance, consumer behavior, and the role of institutional trust in shaping market outcomes. With support from the GRRF, Suraj will attend the Impact Evaluation and Causal Inference workshop at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines. This training will directly support his dissertation, which uses a difference-in-differences approach to evaluate the impact of food safety transparency policies on consumer behavior and business performance.

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Manuel

1. How can we better support rice farmers in developing countries to adapt to climate change while preserving their cultural heritage and farming practices?