Lite Beer Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thammasat unveils new rice strainThammarat KijchalongThe Sunday Nation BANGKOK: -- Thammasat University has unveiled a new strain of jasmine rice that could better withstand drought and pests, yield more produce and be grown in and out of season.The non-GMO rice strain, which reportedly boasts a better quality than jasmine rice 105, had its patent registered at the Agriculture Ministry on March 5.The Thammasat jasmine rice had previously been registered for patent at the Commerce Ministry, said Professor Boonhong Chongkid of the university's Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology.He said the rice took only 60 days to blossom compared to jasmine rice 105's 100 days period while respective yield was 900-1,200 kilograms per rai compared to 500 kilograms per rai.The academic said the new rice would be given to Pathum Thani farmers near the university’s Rangsit Campus to grow in an experiment before expanding it to other central provinces.The rice has been introduced in the university’s 80th anniversary celebration, which involves various activities until June 27.Another event is a nine-episode reality show titled "Khao Klang Muang" (Rice in Downtown City), which aims to educate society about the importance of rice and farmers.Assoc Prof Harirak Sutabutr, chairman of the anniversary celebration's organising committee, said filming of the show was ongoing and it involved nine participants taking a seed of the new rice to their home or office to prove it can grow anywhere.Another anniversary event is a photography contest titled the "80th anniversary of Thammasat University: yesterday, today and tomorrow". For details: www.tu80th-contest.com. -- The Nation 2014-03-09 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted March 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2014 If those numbers are real it could be a godsend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangmod Posted March 8, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2014 Nice, that this new rice strain could better withstand drought and pests. But the biggest challenge would be: can it withstand government corruption?????? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunla Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Congratulations to all the people involved in this work, very good job indeed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Good job this wasn't being grown commercially two years ago or there would be 50 million tons in storage rather than 20. Joking aside. The world already produces enough rice, maybe more than enough judging by the way the price is falling. All this will do is result in lower prices and more Thai farmers giving up rice farming. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 It should bring down the per kilo cost of production massively. Everyone is moaning that thai rice is high cost. This isn't so much to do with labour as it is to do with love yielding strains. Hom Mali might be sought after but at the end of the day, it yield very low and is only grown once a year. In reality, half the land being used for rice probably shouldn't be any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thesetat2013 Posted March 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2014 What they dont say is how they got this new strain. Given thailands lack of concern for the quality of foods this troubles me deeply. Was it genetic altering, chemicals, or ?? I think patent doesnt make it safe. It will be a good thing for thailand only if they can prove to the world the new strain is safe for consumption at world standards. This article lacks significant information to say more Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 But will it withstand rice scam's? Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 What !!!.......one that's been paid for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> What they dont say is how they got this new strain. Given thailands lack of concern for the quality of foods this troubles me deeply. Was it genetic altering, chemicals, or ??I think patent doesnt make it safe. It will be a good thing for thailand only if they can prove to the world the new strain is safe for consumption at world standards. This article lacks significant information to say moreSent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app The report said it is not GMO. I would imagine it came about by centuries old methods pioneered by Gregor Mendel, ie selective breeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 What they dont say is how they got this new strain. Given thailands lack of concern for the quality of foods this troubles me deeply. Was it genetic altering, chemicals, or ?? I think patent doesnt make it safe. It will be a good thing for thailand only if they can prove to the world the new strain is safe for consumption at world standards. This article lacks significant information to say more Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app The report said it is not GMO. I would imagine it came about by centuries old methods pioneered by Gregor Mendel, ie selective breeding. Key words you said. I would imagine!! I can imagine a lot. But until its proved safe i would never buy it. I take enough chances already buying market and street foods here. Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tatsujin Posted March 9, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2014 Nice, that this new rice strain could better withstand drought and pests. But the biggest challenge would be: can it withstand government corruption?????? The more relevant question is can it be stored for years without going rotten or spontaneously combusting . . . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepperMe Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yes... Just another advancement for Thailand from those nice folks in the elite ridden capital/south for the benefit of those in the north who would have you believe that they could flourish without them. The red crew will be along in a minute to tell us 'these people could be from the north'.... In your dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat888 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Now the farmers can get a better yield on their efforts. Someone is scheming now on how to rob the farmers out of the extra yield where the farmers make no more money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 What they dont say is how they got this new strain. Given thailands lack of concern for the quality of foods this troubles me deeply. Was it genetic altering, chemicals, or ?? I think patent doesnt make it safe. It will be a good thing for thailand only if they can prove to the world the new strain is safe for consumption at world standards. This article lacks significant information to say more Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Dolly the new rice strain To me it all sounds far too good to be true, there must be something they're not telling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I seems like a good achievement. Lets see how the first years field trials go before we break out the sweet water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looping Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 But will it withstand rice scam's? Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Indeed, I was wondering what kind of 'pests' it's resistant to Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 But will it withstand rice scam's? Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Indeed, I was wondering what kind of 'pests' it's resistant to Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app The kind that asks too many questions :-) Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyummer Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Nice, that this new rice strain could better withstand drought and pests. But the biggest challenge would be: can it withstand government corruption?????? ...and government rice warehousing for long periods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culicine Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Just what we need...MORE rice.....they can't even shift the mouldy stuff in storage. Flood the market and prices per tonne will drop even further. Perhaps every student up north should take economics 101 and understand about supply and demand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarfriendly Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 if only they could apply some of their genius to improving the majorities brain capacity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 But will it withstand rice scam's? Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Indeed, I was wondering what kind of 'pests' it's resistant to Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Not politicians unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 If it is not impervious to corruption, then it is worthless research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 If it is not impervious to corruption, then it is worthless research. That is unfortunately so true in this case Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabruce Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> What they dont say is how they got this new strain. Given thailands lack of concern for the quality of foods this troubles me deeply. Was it genetic altering, chemicals, or ?? I think patent doesnt make it safe. It will be a good thing for thailand only if they can prove to the world the new strain is safe for consumption at world standards. This article lacks significant information to say more Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app The report said it is not GMO. I would imagine it came about by centuries old methods pioneered by Gregor Mendel, ie selective breeding. It sounds interesting. non-GMO, higher yields. What would perhaps be even more important in the future is whether it is reliant on intensive fertilizer, pesticide, and/or herbicide use. Those are the killers for farmers high, causing high production costs. Higher and quicker yields should help somewhat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyGit Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Nice, that this new rice strain could better withstand drought and pests. But the biggest challenge would be: can it withstand government corruption?????? Hooray! New record. Just the 2nd comment and already gets political. Impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Actually its better to be ahead of the food curve. World population will double by 2050 and obviously so will demand So this is a good thing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICHONSTEVE Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) Every single grain of rice has a micro-chip and recognition barcode imbedded in them which change into vitamin K when boiled for 10 minutes or are steamed in rice cookers!!! Edited March 9, 2014 by SICHONSTEVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 miracle rice, hope it is the kind that can be harvested & sold & paid directly to farmers, with no subsidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickirs Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 There's another new rice strain this year. It's called low prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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