ASIA: Scientists create flood-resistant rice strain

Updated September 24, 2007 20:21:57

Researchers have developed a new strain of rice that may be able to survive the floods that can destroy crops in flood-prone places like Bangladesh and India. The International Rice Research Institute says the new type of rice can survive for up to two weeks when submerged in water.

Presenter: Stephanie March
Speakers: Dr David McGill from the International Rice Research Institute