Breeders identify promising lines for developing future rice varieties for South Asia

• More than 100 promising lines were selected by IRRI and India NARES partners for the future development of improved rice varieties.
• Coordinated efforts between institutions significantly enhanced rice research and development in the region.
• IRRI and ICAR-IIRR coordination is crucial in providing technical support to NARES partners for capacity building. 

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IRRI South Asia Hub, Hyderabad, India (25 May 2024)— More than 30 scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI )South Asia Hub and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR-IIRR) participated in a rigorous selection process of breeding lines for developing superior rice varieties.