Rice Research Crop at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center

Diverse rice cultivars that have been collected from more than 100 countries are evaluated each year at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center. Scientists look for novel traits and genes that can be used by breeders to develop improved varieties for U.S. farmers.

clumps of tall grassy plants growing in shallow water with stakes

Courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

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