A six-year field trial in Japan examined how solar panels affected rice production and electricity generation. Researchers from the University of Tokyo studied an agrivoltaic system in Chikusei, ...

Extreme weather and pollution have increased the salt content in some soil, making growing conditions harsh for salt-sensitive crops like rice. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano detail a possible ...

China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts have harvested the first samples from a pioneering rice cultivation experiment in orbit, marking a major step in research on growing food beyond Earth. The crew is ...

Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, ...