China trial plants hybrid rice in Costa Rica

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Start Date	Jan 01, 2010
End Date	Aug 24, 2033
Duration	8,636 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`39669`

Grant Description

In 2009, Project "Technology Transfer Arroz" was established between the two Ministries of Science and Technology of China and Costa Rica, in order to support Costa Rican rice sector in improving quality and performance of its rice production. On April 29, 2010, Dr.

Bernardo Mora, head of The State Agricultural and Husbandry Research Institute of Costa Rica, announced that NP833, a breed of hybrid rice presented by the Chinese side, had been successfully planted in Costa Rica. The NP833 rice strain showed a higher yield potential, resistant to diseases and good adaptation to local climate.

The intended result is twice the average rice production in Costa Rica.

📚 Sources & References

Culture Test of Hybrid Rice China achieved successes in Costa Rica
Successful Trial Planting of Chinese Hybrid Rice in Costa Rica Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.