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New disease-resistant, high-yield rice variety launched by Bayer CropScience
On May 14, 2008, Bayer CropScience announced the launch in India of ArizeRDhani, the world's first hybrid rice variety resistant to bacterial leaf blight. Compared with conventional varieties, this new variety can increase yields by 20%-30% and provides the crop with strong protection against the highly destructive bacterial leaf blight. "Rice is a staple food in many developing countries and emerging markets. Although global demand for this crop continues to grow, the occurrence of diseases can greatly affect harvests and threaten food supply.