Experimental Rice Field near Tsukuba, Japan (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Experimental Rice Field near Tsukuba, Japan

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Rice within the octagon in this field is part of an experiment started by a University of Tokyo professor and designed to grow rice under different atmospheric conditions. The experiment was conducted by researchers of National Agriculture and Food Research Organization of Japan. Rice grown under the higher carbon dioxide concentrations expected in the second half of this century (568 to 590 parts per million) is less nutritious, with lower amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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Dr. Toshihiro HASEGAWA (National Agriculture and Food Research Organization of Japan).

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