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International Rice Research Institute
Industry: Agriculture
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The first trial conducted in a program of testing to identify varieties or lines that could be retained for future trials.
Industry:Agriculture
A gene that inhibits the expression of other genes either in dominant or recessive form.
Industry:Agriculture
The process of genetic transmission of characters or characteristics.
Industry:Agriculture
To receive a specific set of genes from the parents with particular traits; to transfer characteristics from parent to offspring.
Industry:Agriculture
To modify the growth and development of a plant in any way by natural selection or research.
Industry:Agriculture
The flowering part of a plant including the bracts, flower stalks, and flowers.
Industry:Agriculture
Of, relating to, tending to cause inflation. Substantial and continuing rise in the general price level of commodities.
Industry:Agriculture
The downward entry of water into the soil.
Industry:Agriculture
The presence of insects on a plant or on grain.
Industry:Agriculture
To attack externally, e.g. by insect pests; attack on a part of a plant such as grain of rice. Also to contain the parasite.
Industry:Agriculture