Research

A Virtual Presentation was done on the Findings and testing of the New Genotype (Candidate Variety)  rice by GRDB’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Mahendra Persaud A.A – October 28th, 2020. Click to View. “Plant Breeding is the art and science of changing the traits of plants in order to product desired characteristics.” – Sleper and Poehlman, […]

A Virtual Presentation on New Strategies for The Management of Major Rice Diseases in Guyana by GRDB’s Plant Pathologist, Dr. Rajendra Persaud A.A – October 13th, 2020. Click to View. Plant Pathology is defined as the study of the organisms and environmental conditions that causes disease in plants; the mechanisms by which this occurs, the interactions […]

A Virtual Presentation on Paddy Bug and Paddy Bug Management by GRDB’s Entomologist, Dr. Viviane Baharally – October 21st, 2020. Click to View. Entomology is the study of insects. At GRDB, entomology includes the study of the major pests of rice. Areas of focus include: Species identification and distribution Rice ecosystem biodiversity Arthropod population dynamics […]