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A variety of Oryza sativa rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of provitamin A, and intended as a humanitarian tool to combat vitamin A deficiency.
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Golden rice — is a variety of rice ( Oryza sativa ) produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta carotene, a precursor of pro vitamin A in the edible parts of rice. The scientific details of the rice were first published in Science in 2000.Ye et… … Wikipedia
golden rice — noun A genetically modified strain of rice, designed to provide increased levels of vitamin A • • • Main Entry: ↑golden … Useful english dictionary
golden rice — n. A strain of rice that has been genetically modified to increase its Vitamin A content. Example Citation: Last week, for example, researchers announced they had created a new golden rice, that contains transplanted genes to combat vitamin A… … New words
golden rice — /goʊldən ˈraɪs/ (say gohlduhn ruys) noun a genetically engineered rice variety containing betacarotene: *The Switzerland based Dr Potrykus is in Australia to discuss his creation of golden rice, which he and supporters believe will save almost… …
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golden rice — A biotechnology derived rice, which contains large amounts of beta carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) in its seeds. Achieved by inserting two genes from daffodil and one from the bacterium Erwinia uredovora … Glossary of Biotechnology
Rice — For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice. Rice, white, long grain vegetable, raw Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) … Wikipedia
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Rice tenrec — Rice tenrecs[1] Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class … Wikipedia
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