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'SCUBA-Rice': How rice survives flooding?

Science on Sundays at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Sun 17 June 2018

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Join Dr Pallavi Singh, Department of Plant Sciences, for this Science on Sundays talk on Sunday 17 June 2018.

‘SCUBA-Rice’: How rice survives flooding?

Rice is the food staple for more than two thirds of the world’s population. Although rice varieties are adapted to flourish in standing water, they are still susceptible to flooding. This talk will look at some recent scientific breakthroughs from around the world in our understanding of how rice survives flooding. These studies are revolutionizing rice cultivation and providing farmers with protection against short-term flooding.

Cost: Free event with normal Garden admission

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Sun 17 June 2018 11:00AM - 11:30AM
2:00PM - 2:30PM

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Address: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Classroom near to Brookside Gate entrance
1 Brookside
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 1JE
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@botanic.cam.ac.uk
Telephone: 01223 336265
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