Q518
Global Gene Bank of rice is located in
A.
Mexico
B.
India
C.
Nigeria
D.
None of these
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Global Gene Bank of rice is located in Los Baños, Philippines.It is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government.
The International Rice Research Institute is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.