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    GlossaryOryza sativa

    species of grass cultivated for its edible grain, rice

    Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice, is a species of grass that is cultivated for its edible grain, which is a staple food for a large portion of the world's population. It is a key agricultural crop with significant economic and nutritional importance, and it has been extensively studied for its genetics and breeding to improve yield, disease resistance, and stress tolerance.

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