IRRI is a premier international research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science. It develops innovative rice varieties and sustainable agri-food solutions to ensure food security and resilient livelihoods.
IRRI is a world-renowned research center dedicated to improving rice varieties and farming practices. The C4 Rice Project, launched by IRRI, brought together experts in genetics, biochemistry, and computational biology from institutions across the globe. It ran through multiple phases (circa 2008–2019) and delivered important scientific insights, reaffirming IRRI’s role in visionary crop science initiatives aimed at feeding the future population.