A unified global costing framework catalyzes strategic investment in rice breeding.

ABSTRACT: Accelerating research investment and breeding innovation is critical to strengthening food system resilience and tackling the escalating food crisis across the Global South. To deliver transformative impact, rice breeding programs must transition into modern, focused, and data-driven systems that drive both financial and operational efficiency. Until recently, systematic cost assessment of rice breeding pipelines, crucial for strategic resource allocation, faster genetic gains, and enhanced varietal development, has been largely overlooked. To bridge this gap, we developed the Unified Global Costing Framework for Rice Breeding (UGCF-Rice), a standardized system for data collection, cross-program benchmarking, identifying key cost drivers, efficiency gaps, and opportunities for optimization

SUBMITTER: Katiyar SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12855492 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature