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Fresh Genetic tool for Hybrid Rice

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New Hybrid Rice Breeding: Rice along with wheat and maize are considered as the three main leading crops in the world. ​ In combination they directly provide more than 50% of the total calories consumed by the whole human population. Among the three, rice contribute 21% of the global human per capita energy and 15% of per capita protein. Also, protein in rice is ranked high in nutritional quality than in cereals where protein content is modest. Other than protein, rice also consists of minerals, vitamins, and fiber, but during milling process all constituents except carbohydrate are reduced. Adaptability of rice makes it a suitable crop for all most all climates. Rice is cultivated in all most all parts of the earth, except Antarctica. At present, rice has thousands of strains available in the market and it can be raised with other crops and food sources, therefore it is helpful in encouraging biodiversity. Scientists from across the world are working hard to improve the quali...

Eleven Foods to Stay Healthy…

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One of the foremost means of staying healthy much depends upon the kind of food we eat. Staying healthy is possible by living close to nature and consuming natural foods, many of the foods that we consume today are a major cause for the life style diseases that haunt people across the world. There are still many readily available natural foods that can help you stay healthy and live disease free. Incorporating these  foods will help you lead a healthy life , foods that are scientifically proven by research and years of study. Lets learn and know these foods closely in detail and understand, how good and healthy they are for the body. ​ Berries:  All berries are low in sugar and high in fiber. Research has scientifically proven these notion, Blueberries have been shown to increase memory in lab studies, also raspberries and strawberries are loaded with Ellagic acid, a powerful antioxidant that seems to have some anti-cancer properties, according to the American Cancer Socie...