IRRI and Dupont to Collaborate on Rice Research and Development
March 6, 2009| |
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Dupont announced a partnership to boost rice yields - the Scientific Know-How and Exchange Program (SKEP). The collaboration involves both research and capacity building.
"This innovative and novel partnership will enable the leading public research institution in rice breeding and genetics to collaborate with the global leader in advanced plant genetics, breeding and product development to increase global rice productivity," said William S. Niebur, vice president – DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development. "By partnering with IRRI to strengthen and accelerate hybrid rice breeding efforts, we will enhance commercialization of higher yielding hybrids in Asia to help meet global demand."
The collaboration aims to increase yield and boost the quality and diversity of hybrid rice. Hybrids will be developed with better resistance to the insect pest brown planthopper. The project will complement the IRRI-led Hybrid Rice Research and Development Consortium. In addition, SKEP will support a scholarship program in agricultural research. DuPont will fund a doctorate scholarship to produce highly qualified rice scientists for the public and private sectors in Asia.
Read the media release at http://beta.irri.org/news/index.php/200903035923/Rice-News/ricenews/DuPont-and-International-Rice-Research-Institute-partner-to-boost-rice-yields.html. Dupont's media release is at http://www.pioneer.com/web/site/portal/menuitem.13ae7585eda223dc86738673d10093a0/
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