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Kyle Emerick1, Pamela C Ronald2
1Department of Economics, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155-6722.
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology
|June 12, 2019
Summary
A flood-tolerant rice gene helps farmers in Asia prevent crop failure from floods, improving food security amidst climate change. This agricultural innovation also benefits disadvantaged communities.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Plant Genetics
Background:
- Global population growth to 2100 will increase food production demands.
- Climate change is projected to reduce agricultural crop yields.
- Innovations in agriculture are crucial for future food security.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a rice gene conferring tolerance to prolonged submergence.
- To highlight the impact of this gene on mitigating crop failure during floods.
- To discuss the socio-economic benefits of this agricultural innovation.
Main Methods:
- Identification and characterization of a submergence-tolerant rice gene.
- Field trials and farmer adoption assessments in South and Southeast Asia.
- Socio-economic impact analysis on farming communities.
Main Results:
- A specific rice gene significantly enhances tolerance to prolonged submergence.
- This rice variety has successfully mitigated crop failure in flood-prone regions.
- Planting this variety provided socio-economic benefits to disadvantaged groups.
Conclusions:
- Investment in agricultural improvement, specifically crop genetics, can mitigate climate change risks.
- Flood-tolerant rice varieties are a viable strategy for enhancing food security.
- Agricultural innovations can protect vulnerable farming populations from climate-related disasters.
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