Paddy field (IMAGE) KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Caption Scientists from China have desinged a new single-nucleotide polymorphism chip that can help us identify genetic markers of desirable traits in rice, opening doors to superior rice varieties that can ensure food security and flavor diversification. Credit Toshiyuki IMAI from flickr Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-NC-SA 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.