The IRG ensures the conservation, evaluation and characterization, and continuous availability of genetic resources for rice improvement and research purposes. Genetic diversity is the foundation of genetic improvement of crops. Thus, the IRG collection plays an important role as provider of germplasm for discovering new genes and traits that will help scientists and breeders produce rice varieties that are high yielding, with good eating quality and more resilient to biotic and abiotic stresses.
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