Glossary

• I.R.R.I.

  (International Rice Research Institute) Located in the Philippines, it is a nonprofit agricultural research and training center established to improve the well-being of present and future generations of rice farmers and consumers. For more information, http://beta.irri.org

• Indica

  Along with japonica, Indica is one of two main groups of Oryza sativa. These rices, which are higher in amylose (dry starch) than japonicas, are generally long-grain. They grow successfully in tropical/semitropical climates. Indica rices include Basmati, Della and other aromatic rices.

• Instant Rice

  Rice that has been precooked and dehydrated. Cooks in about five minutes.

• Intip

  Indonesian (See Tahdeeg).