A new scientific paper from the TRACE-RICE project, published in Scientific Reports, provides the whole-genome comparison of rice varieties circulating in the Mediterranean market. The study uncovers genetic relationships between two basmati varieties and Mediterranean cultivars and identifies key genomic variants linked to quality, authenticity, and stress tolerance — findings that can support certification bodies, breeders, and the rice industry in strengthening varietal authentication and reducing fraud.

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