THE International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is eyeing the release of an ultra low glycemic index (GI), protein-enriched rice in the Philippines following results of its preliminary trials, adding it has started multilocation trials for planting.

In an interview with reporters, IRRI rice breeding researcher Rhowell Tuazon Jr. said that after the multilocation trials, they are expecting an increase in the number of planting for the ultra-low GI, high protein rice variety.

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