golden rice
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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… …
Golden Rice Hotel Hanoi — (Ханой,Вьетнам) Категория отеля: 3 звездочный отель Адрес: 36 Hang Trong Str … Каталог отелей
golden rice — noun 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 … Wiktionary
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
golden ghetto — (GOHL.dun get.toh) n. An urban area with an above average concentration of high end stores and affluent housing; any prosperous area or situation. Example Citation: According to research from financial services firm Experian, Thorntonhall is… … New words
Rice tenrec — Rice tenrecs[1] Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class … Wikipedia
Golden mole — Golden moles[1] Temporal range: Early Miocene–Recent … Wikipedia
