English Explanatory Dictionary

golden rice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of Oryza sativa rice produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of provitamin A, and intended as a humanitarian tool to combat vitamin A deficiency.

Word forms

golden rice
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