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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

Scientists discover incredible new method to protect staple crop from heat waves — and it produces startling results

The Cool Down
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Chinese and U.S. researchers have found a new way to help rice plants survive in heat waves.

Application of zinc oxide nanoparticles on rice crops during heat waves can help them handle higher temperatures.

Zinc oxide has been used as a fertilizer by rice farmers for years , but applying the substance as nanoparticles showed increased benefits.

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world's population, with around 782 million tons produced each year across 118 countries.