Researchers Develop Glyphosate-tolerant Rice BriA15-38
January 21, 2026| |
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences reported the successful development of a glyphosate-tolerant rice, BriA15-38. Their findings are published in GM Crops and Food.
Glyphosate is a highly effective and popular herbicide among farmers because of its safety and effectiveness. However, when it is applied to rice fields, both the weeds and rice plants die. To address this concern, the researchers inserted a specific gene in rice (aroAA150) to confer resistance to glyphosate.
Results showed that the GM rice has robust glyphosate resistance and could survive even very high doses of glyphosate, while maintaining its normal healthy growth. This breakthrough provides a helpful tool for farmers, making it easier and more efficient to manage weeds in large-scale rice fields.
Read more findings in GM Crops and Food.
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