Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus
The Rice Science Center at Kasetsart University links the whole rice value chain — from upstream research and rice variety development with genomics and molecular breeding, to downstream farmers who grow and benefit from the new varieties, as well as the export industry (rice DNA testing) and environmental care, with research on reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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- 109Publications in ISI
- 64Rice varieties registered
- 144PhD & MS alumni
- 16Current students
Expertise & services
Genome Analysis
High-throughput DNA/RNA sequencing and genome analysis for research and plant breeding.
Explore → 02Purity & GMO Testing
Rice variety purity, aroma and GMO testing with KASP SNPline technology.
Explore → 03Rice Products
Health-oriented rice products: Riceberry, low-GI 3G rice, ready-to-eat rice and seed.
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News & Events All news →
- Thai Rice Strategy for the Future 2027–2031 Announcements ↗
- Rainbow Rice and the "Knowledge of the Land" to Value-Creating Tourism Announcements ↗
- Showcasing "3G Rice - Rainbow Rice" Innovations for an Aging Society at the Plant-Rich Leaders: Awards & Showcase 2026 Announcements ↗
- When the University Joins Hands with the Community… “Leftovers” Become Hope Announcements ↗
- 792 Kilometers… on the “Clean Air Rice” Mission in “Mae Hong Son” Announcements ↗
- Kasetsart University Executives Visit the Rice Science Center to Discuss Strategic Research Directions Announcements ↗
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Rainbow rice A paradigm shift in future foods
It is now the right time to look for new approaches to turn rainbow rice leaves into future foods of well-being, says Professor Dr Apichart Vanav…
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Cracking the Rice Code: Decoding the Rice Genome
Thai (TH) [youtube url="https://youtu.be/syal-MYX7GY" width="720" height="480"] English (EN) [youtube url="https://youtu.be/K4jRRdSLmSo" width=…
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Innovation in Large-Scale High-Productivity Rice Production: the "Reduce 4, Increase 4" Model
The Rice Science Center, together with the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, has bred various rice lines with traits suite…
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Nutritional Therapy Meal Sets for the Elderly and for Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Kidney Disease
"When deliciousness and happiness need not be tradedfor good health" Thai rice in personalized nutrition meals for the elderlyto reduce the impac…
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What Are Free Radicals? Why Do We Need Antioxidants?
Free Radicals Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ratchanee Kongkachuichai (1), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rin Charoensiri (1), Prof. Dr. Apichart Vanavichit (2), Dr. Siriphat …
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Rainbow Rice: Many Benefits
Rice is the important energy-giving crop for Thai people and the world's population. In Asia rice is not only food security but also the origin o…
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How to Grow Riceberry Rice in an Organic Farming System
Riceberry is a photoperiod-insensitive rice that can be grown all year round. In areas or seasons with cool weather, the brown rice grains will have …
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Combatting NCDs using Plant-based Proteins and Animal-Waste Products
DOI https://doi.org/10.56367/OAG-039-9648 Professor Apichart Vanavichit, PhD, a Rice Genomic Breeding Expert at the Rice Science Center, walks us th…
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“Hybrid Rice”: Game-Changer of Rices
In early summer in Texas and Arkansas, small helicopters are flown over rice fields. The purpose is to use the wind from the rotors to help pol…
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Wouldn't It Be Good If Growing Rice Used Less Water?
Article by Watchara Phetluan watchara.phe@ku.th “Rice” is one of the crops of great importance to the economy and food security, especially in …
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Generating renewable genetic diversity in purple rice
Purple rice, generating genetic diversity, breeding-by-design, large-scale stabilised mutant collection, forward and reverse screening are al…
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