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Q: Why is golden rice important for developing countries?
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How does rice impact the environment?

Because rice feeds two thirds of the population, so without rice, there would be hunger all around the developing countries that live of rice.


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Why is rice an important crop?

Rice is the main food staple for all Asian countries.


What is genetically modified rice used for?

Rice is being genetically engineered to produce vitamin A in the rice. It is called Golden Rice because it is yellow in color, and the reason for engineering it is said to be to provide more vitamin A for people who are deficient in that vitamin in countries where a lot of rice is eaten.


What is the difference between normal rice and golden rice?

Golden rice produces significantly more beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) than other varieties of rice. The beta-carotene also gives golden rice its distinctive color.


Is Riviana Foods Inc rice GMO?

There is only one known variety of rice that has been genetically modified. That is Golden Rice. Unless Riviana Foods has Golden Rice, the rice itself in their products would not be GMO.


When was A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs created?

A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs was created in 1964.


Golden rice is rich in which vitamin?

The vitamin and mineral that is obtained from eating golden rice is vitamin C. This is the biggest benefit from eating this rice. It also contains potassium.


How many pages does A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs have?

A Golden Anniversary Bibliography of Edgar Rice Burroughs has 418 pages.


When was golden rice put into use?

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Why do the Maldives depend on other countries?

Because they cannot produce some of the important products like rice,flour,etc


What are the disadvantages of golden rice?

cost more money than normal rice and can be harmful to the body