Genetically modified rice on the anvil (TerraGreen, a publication of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), via OneWorld).

Scientists at the NBPGR (National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources) have developed transgenic rice with higher level of protein than regular rice. They are also working to increase the protein content of sweet potato, a staple food of many poor around the world. This will help fight malnutrition across the world.

It will take a year or more before these crops are available since they need to be cleard by the GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).