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China to increase grain production by growing more japonica rice

The development of japonica hybrid rice has huge potential in China as the nation is seeking new increase areas of grain products, said an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MSOT) on Sunday. Jia Jingdun, a MOST offici ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Mon, Oct 15 2007

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