miracle rice

The term "miracle rice" most commonly refers to IR8, a high-yield, disease-resistant rice variety developed in the 1960s as part of the Green Revolution. This innovation significantly increased rice production, helping to combat famine and reduce poverty in developing countries.1

Another development sometimes associated with "miracle rice" is Golden Rice, a genetically modified rice engineered to produce beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A. The goal of Golden Rice is to address Vitamin A deficiency, a major public health concern, particularly in children. While approved for cultivation in the Philippines, Golden Rice has faced controversy and opposition from some groups.2