SCIENCE
Manipur University researchers develop drought-resistant rice variant
A report from The Sangai Express print edition, with context and details from the 27 May 2026 issue.
Researchers examine rice samples at a university laboratory · Photo: The Sangai Express
Researchers at Manipur University have developed a rice line designed to withstand longer dry spells while maintaining yields under local growing conditions.
The team said the next stage will involve field trials with farmers in different agro-climatic zones.