HARNESSING THE POTENTIALS OF AFRICAN RICE (Oryza glaberrima Steud) IN THE QUEST FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY

This research examines contemporary literature on the history of African rice (Oryza glaberrima), as well as its current issues and future prospects. The study also looked at the Asian rice green revolution method and how it could be used in Sub-Saharan Africa to tap into African rice's underutilised potential for self-sufficiency, high economic returns for growers, and poverty reduction. The Asian rice green revolution was a huge success, improving the lives of millions of Asian disadvantaged people. With vast areas in Africa well suited for rice production and the inherent traits of O. glaberrima to survive under major biotic and abiotic stresses, researchers believe that if the right technologies used in the Asian green revolution in rice are adopted as a template, there could be a similar breakthrough in Africa. With effective follow-up strategies, Africa might achieve tremendous success on par with or perhaps surpassing Asian rice output. Is it possible for Africa to kick-start its rice green revolution?

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