Thursday, September 13, 2012
Newly discovered rice gene a boon for global food supply (2:23)
Sept. 13 - Scientists in the Philippines say their recent discovery of a gene that boosts phosphorous levels in rice could have a profound impact on developing nations affected by climate change and poor soil. The gene was found in an Indian rice variety but is being bred into other rice crops where it has boosted yields by up to 20 percent. Rob Muir has more.
Snack Pack: Gold, Dollar, VIX, 10-Year Yield
Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel, Sara Eisen, Dominic Chu, Julie Hyman and Adam Johsnon update the top trading stories of the day. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."
Middle East Instability, QE3 Could Boost Oil 26%
Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel reports on the impact on the oil markets from instability in the Middle East, particularly violence in Libya, coupled with expected QE3 from the Federal Reserve. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "In The Loop."
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