Genus Oryza (Noun)
Meaning
Rice.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Oryza is a group of plants that includes all species of rice, with two main cultivated species being Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima.
- Rice belongs to the genus Oryza, which comprises about 20 different species, with many more varieties and cultivars.
- Genus Oryza is a diverse group of grasses that are widely cultivated for their edible seeds, commonly known as rice.
- The genus Oryza is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa, where rice has been a staple crop for thousands of years.
- Scientists have identified several wild species within the genus Oryza that could be used to improve the yield and disease resistance of domesticated rice.