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Next Generation Healthy Rice

Under this project, a rapid method for ranking rice genotypes for their starch digestibility properties was developed. The development of the rapid digestibility method will assist in selecting and breeding low GI, healthy rice varieties that will attract a premium in domestic and international markets.

Project date

15 Jun 2015-13 Jun 2019
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Principal investigator

Chris Blanchard

Research organisations

Charles Sturt University (CSU)

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Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Essential oils Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains

AgriFutures Australia

AgriFutures Australia proudly focuses on building a rich future for Australian agriculture. We live and work in the regions and …

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Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Essential oils Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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