Hacker News with Generative AI: Rice

Rice inherits tolerance to cold without DNA changes (nature.com)
Rice plants can inherit tolerance to cold without changes to their genomes, according to a decade-long study1 carried out by researchers in China.

Genetics, Agriculture, Science, Rice

9 points by GolfPopper 35 days ago | 1 comments

High Levels of Arsenic Found in Rice Sold Across the U.S. (delish.com)
We’re still reeling from the news that a common ingredient in energy drinks has been linked to blood cancer, and now, a new report has raised concerns about arsenic levels in rice sold across the United States. It can feel overwhelming to keep up with food safety news these days.

Food Safety, Health, Arsenic, Rice

11 points by LopRabbit 38 days ago | 12 comments

Chile develops a rice variety that doesn't need to be drowned (france24.com)
A cold, dry part of Chile might not sound like the best place to grow rice, a famously thirsty grain that thrives in tropical conditions.

Agriculture, Chile, Rice, Climate Change

6 points by ofou 48 days ago | 0 comments

The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice (grist.org)
As the planet heats up, this popular process of growing rice is becoming increasingly more dangerous for the millions of people worldwide that eat the grain regularly, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Lancet Planetary Health.

Climate Change, Food Safety, Health, Rice, Agriculture

8 points by libpcap 68 days ago | 1 comments

Japan plans to sell rice from emergency stockpiles to cut prices (japantimes.co.jp)
Japan plans to release some of its rice stockpiles reserved for emergency use in response to record domestic prices for the grain.