Rice: Making the world's favourite food

Rice is one of the most popular foods in the world: over half the world regularly eats it.

But how much do you actually know about this versatile grass? Join botanical horticulturalist Brie Langely as we unveil the secrets of how rice grows, why it’s so important, and how we can protect it against climate change.

Dig Deeper is an ongoing series that delves into the stories behind plants and fungi you know and love. Meet experts from Kew Gardens and Wakehurst, and dig a little deeper into foods, medicines and so much more from the botanical world.