Indian Institute of Rice Research

Varietal development and rice yield growth in India: assessing IRRI’s germplasm contribution

This study analyzed the contribution of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) improved germplasm to rice varietal development and yield growth in India. Out of the total of 1436 released high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of rice, 769 (53%) were developed using IRRI improved g...

Maximizing water and nitrogen productivity in aerobic rice through optimized drip irrigation and nitrogen fertilization

Global water scarcity and nitrogen (N) fertilizer pollution threaten the sustainability of rice production, necessitating a shift towards water and N-efficient cultivation methods. This two-year study aimed to optimize water and N productivity in aerobic rice by assessing four dr...