As climate change drives temperatures higher, heat stress threatens rice crops by disrupting growth, damaging floral organs, decreasing pollen viability, and reducing yields. A study published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal showed that the knockout of the OsRbohB gene successfully reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) overaccumulation and enhances heat stress tolerance in rice.

Heat stress (HS) has become a major factor limiting crop yields worldwide. HS inhibits plant growth by ROS accumulation, and NADPH oxidases (Rbohs) are major ROS producers in plants. Here, we show that CRISPR/Cas knockout of the OsRbohB (OsRbohB-KO) significantly increased rice tolerance to HS imposed at various different growth stages. We produced OsRbohB-KO and OsRbohB-overexpression (OsRbohB-OE) lines in a japonica cultivar, Nipponbare

Seed dormancy is a significant adaptation that allows seeds to survive harsh conditions and germinate only when the environment is favorable. Myosin-binding proteins (MyoBs) play a vital role in this process by facilitating the movement of cellular components within the seed. A study published in The Plant Journal focused on Arabidopsis MyoB13, a protein highly expressed in mature, dry seeds. By using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, they created a myob13 mutant that exhibited premature sprouting (vivipary). This suggests that MyoB13 is essential for maintaining seed dormancy.

Mr. Phạm Thành Nhân, Dong Thap Muoi Research and Development Centre, leaving for IRRI, the Philippines, to join the three-month training course by IRRI from  November 13, 2019 to January 21, 2020

Mr. Li Jianqiang (Director), Ms. Feng Chunmei (Technical Director), Mr. Tan Yewei (Business Manager) - Subtropical  Crop Research Institute, QuangXi, China, paid a short visit how to cooperate with the IAS about crop production and consumption, November 12, 2019.

In the first six months in 2024, the IAS has drastically managed and conducted  22 projects with the fund of VND 15.20 billion. It included 01 national project, 01 crop breeding project, 04 MARD projects, 01 demonstration project, 02 potential trials, 02 functions regarding standadizing

Vietnam is striving to take stronger measures to achieve “net-zero emissions” by 2050. Agriculture has been recognized as a bright spot in the economic development of 2023. Economic and market intelligence played an important part in the sector's growth last year. Traditionally, farmers focused on how to improve production, but higher yields did not always translate to increased income. As prices fluctuate, they may produce more but gain less.