IRRI and NUS Partner for Rice Research
February 20, 2009| |
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote joint research and scientific exchange between both organizations as they work together to help address the pressing global challenge of food security. IRRI and NUS will collaborate on developing rice varieties with increased productivity, enhanced nutritional value and tolerance to harsh environments.
Barry Halliwell, NUS deputy president said: "We are excited to work with IRRI to contribute our research expertise to help boost regional rice production. NUS' approach has been to address challenges facing Singapore by engaging in high impact research, and securing our food supply is one of our priorities. This is especially so as Singapore relies on our neighboring countries to produce food."
Read the media release is available at http://beta.irri.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=576&Itemid=414
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