Malaysia’s Nuclear Agency has announced an expansion in the use of gamma radiation–induced mutation techniques to improve crop productivity and quality, focusing on kenaf and rice, reports BERNAMA, a partner of TV BRICS.
Тhe agency’s director general explained that controlled exposure of plants to gamma rays produces DNA changes that lead to stronger, more resilient varieties. The agency has already developed a new strain of kenaf with enhanced properties, increasing its value when processed into drinks and industrial fibres.
The same technology is being applied to rice, creating varieties capable of thriving in marginal areas and withstanding disease and climate fluctuations.
According to the agency, the improved rice strains have boosted local farmers’ incomes by between 35 and 50 per cent, thanks to higher yields and stability across diverse environments.
Officials say the innovation supports food security and adds value to Malaysia’s agricultural sector.
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