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Rice Genome Project.... Done!

Posted by michael on from the rice-rice-baby dept.

AtomicBomb writes "First, it was human; now, it is rice. The gene code for the first important crop will soon be (sort of) available. BBC provides us a few more articles. Hopefully, the genetic informatuion can speed up the breeding of tougher and higher-yielding varieties that will benefit the world's burgeoning population..."

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  1. cool by Niksie3 · · Score: 2, Funny

    does this mean that my rice won't need additional flavoring? I want rice with without actually having to put the sauce on it!

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    Sig you!
  2. Tough? Deliciously chewy in my book by fehlschlag · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Rice-a-clony"tm: the new San Francisco treat...

  3. Human, Rice.... ? by suss · · Score: 3, Funny

    First, it was human; now, it is rice

    And the logical conclusion would be... Rice boys?
    Are they actually merged with their honda civic?