IRRI and national partners emphasize strategic collaboration to continue traction in South Asia

Hyderabad, India (April 29, 2025) – In a bid to strengthen regional collaboration, IRRI hosted its annual advancement meeting with partners in South Asia at the ICAR -Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR), Rajendranagar. The event brought together over 100 rice researchers and partners to discuss breeding innovations and recalibrate priorities for the upcoming seasons.

CGIAR-IRRI Strengthens National Partners' Capacity in Advanced Breeding Data Management and Analysis

Hyderabad, India (30 April 2025) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) conducted a one-day training on the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) and Biometrical Genetics Workflow (BioFlow) to support national partners in improving breeding data management and analysis.

IRRI and UPLB community members learn about low-GI rice in RBI Field Tour

IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños (May 2, 2025)—This week’s RBI Field Tour highlighted IRRI's efforts in grain quality and nutrition, focusing specifically on low, ultra-low glycemic index (GI), and ultra-low GI high-protein rice varieties. Dr. Nese Sreenivasulu, Principal Scientist of Grain Quality and Nutrition, and his team developed a program that offered participants -- staff from IRRI and the University of the Philippines Los Banos -- a comprehensive “gene-to-globe” experience, showcasing the development of these essential rice varieties. The journey began in the laboratory, moved to the fields where the rice is cultivated, and concluded with a rice-tasting session.