Japan Develops Heat-Resistant Rice to Combat Crop Shortages

New rice varieties aim to stabilize supply as climate change threatens traditional crops.

Extreme weather has caused the lowest rice inventories in Japan in 25 years.
High temperatures and dry conditions have reduced rice yields and quality.
Research in Saitama focuses on developing heat-resistant rice varieties like 'Emihokoro'.
Supermarkets face shortages, leading to quotas on rice purchases.
Government projects a 20% decline in rice yields by 2100 without intervention.