A Science Career in Rice

Abstract

The importance of focus in one’s science career is presented through the development of rice with high yields and tolerance to adverse environments. The role of Plant Physiologists at IRRI in the Green Revolution is presented. Morphological and physiological basis of high-yielding plant types; increasing grain yield potential; tolerance of rice to low temperature at different growth stages; flood tolerance; and development of screening methods for adverse climatic conditions are discussed. The present high-yielding rice varieties have reached their potential. The physiological and morphological considerations for the new plant type for higher grain yields are also presented.