The two species effectively team up to break down young rice plants for their nutrients, causing a plant disease known as rice seedling blight.

这两个物种有效地合作，来分解水稻的幼苗作为它们的营养来源，造成一种叫水稻立枯病的植物病害。

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It takes about three to six months for a rice plant to become ready.

一株水稻要三到六个月的时间才能成熟。

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In 1964, Yuan found a natural hybrid rice plant by accident.

1964年，袁先生偶然发现了一株天然杂交水稻。

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Based on their research, the experts suggest that farmers plant a variety of crops and not just depend on rice.

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The result, in the case of staple crops, is higher yields in tougher conditions: a hectare of rice, a C3 plant, produces a harvest of no more than eight tonnes, whereas maize, a C4 plant, yields as much as 12 tonnes.

ECONOMIST: Genetic modification