The country will have to prioritize the development of rice that is more tolerant to heat due to climate change, the Department of Science and Technology said on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
“High temperature stress is one of the most important constraints in rice production in the Philippines,” Philippine Rice Research Institute Chief Science Research Specialist Norvie Manigbas said during the webinar. “Reports say that heat stress can cause yield decline of up to 14% in susceptible varieties,” the researcher cited.
The DOST explained rice thrives in temperatures between 25 to 35 degrees Celsius and become increasingly sensitive at hotter temperatures.
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