Rod Wing, University of Arizona (IMAGE) University of Arizona Caption "We need to figure out a way to come up with a rice variety that can grow on less land, on poorer soil and with less water and fertilizer," said Rod Wing, a University of Arizona plant science professor. Credit Norma Jean Gargasz / UANews Usage Restrictions Usage right only granted in conjunction with posting/reporting of the news release, University of Arizona-Led Group Awarded $9.9M to Develop ‘Super Rice’ License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.