USDA ERS - Rice Sector at a Glance
2021-2-10 · Rice Sector at a Glance. Rice is the primary staple for more than half the world's population, with Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South America the largest consuming regions. The main species is Oryza Sativa. It is believed to have originated in Asia from the Graminaceae (grass) family.
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