Two agricultural traditions
Cultivated rice has two distinct species: Oryza sativa, associated with Asia, and Oryza glaberrima, African rice. Their domestication reflects generations of farmers selecting plants suited to their environments.
Source : IRRI · Rice domestication ↗Diversity shaped by place
Asian rice includes the indica and japonica groups. Traditional varieties have adapted to different natural and cultural conditions. This diversity helps explain how one cereal can serve many different food traditions.
Source : IRRI · Rice domestication ↗Preserving tomorrow’s grains
Established in 1977, IRRI’s International Rice Genebank conserves cultivated and wild genetic resources. These collections support research into varietal adaptation and show how the future of rice also depends on its heritage.
Source : IRRI · Global demand for rice genetic resources ↗Explore our selection
Explore the 21 ZERIKO rice references: basmati, white or golden parboiled, brown and long-grain rice. Batch origin, specifications and packaging are confirmed by quotation.
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