IR8
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IR8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf rice variety developed during the Green Revolution that significantly increased rice production worldwide.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| IR8 canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1804871 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: IR8 Context triple: [IR36, replacedVariety, IR8]
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IER
IER is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice that enforces federal laws protecting immigrants and other workers from employment discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status and national origin.
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IRI
IRI (Industrial Research Institute) is a U.S.-based association of industrial and service companies focused on advancing innovation, research, and development management practices.
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IRU
IRU is the abbreviation for the International Romani Union, a global organization representing the interests and rights of Romani people.
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D.
IJ
The IJ is a body of water in Amsterdam that serves as a key waterway for transport and shipping, separating the city center from Amsterdam-Noord.
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SiR
SiR is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer known for his smooth, soulful sound and work with Top Dawg Entertainment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: IR8 Target entity description: IR8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf rice variety developed during the Green Revolution that significantly increased rice production worldwide.
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A.
IER
IER is a division of the U.S. Department of Justice that enforces federal laws protecting immigrants and other workers from employment discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status and national origin.
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B.
IRI
IRI (Industrial Research Institute) is a U.S.-based association of industrial and service companies focused on advancing innovation, research, and development management practices.
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C.
IRU
IRU is the abbreviation for the International Romani Union, a global organization representing the interests and rights of Romani people.
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D.
IJ
The IJ is a body of water in Amsterdam that serves as a key waterway for transport and shipping, separating the city center from Amsterdam-Noord.
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E.
SiR
SiR is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer known for his smooth, soulful sound and work with Top Dawg Entertainment.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Green Revolution technology
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high-yielding variety ⓘ rice variety ⓘ semi-dwarf rice ⓘ |
| abbreviatedAs | IR8 ⓘ |
| agronomicTrait |
short growth duration compared to many traditional varieties
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suited to irrigated lowland conditions ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Miracle Rice ⓘ |
| breedingInstitutionType | international agricultural research center ⓘ |
| breedingObjective |
improve response to fertilizer
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increase grain yield ⓘ reduce lodging ⓘ |
| category |
Green Revolution rice variety
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improved cereal crop variety ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
Green Revolution
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surface form:
Green Revolution in Asia
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| cropSpecies | Oryza sativa ⓘ |
| developedAtLocation |
Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
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surface form:
Los Baños, Philippines
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| developedBy | International Rice Research Institute ⓘ |
| diseaseResistance | moderate resistance to some local pests and diseases at time of release ⓘ |
| economicImpact | increased farmer incomes in adopting regions ⓘ |
| geographicAdoption |
adopted in parts of Latin America
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widely adopted in India ⓘ widely adopted in Southeast Asia ⓘ widely adopted in the Philippines ⓘ |
| grainType | medium-long grain ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
first widely successful modern semi-dwarf rice variety
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prototype for later high-yielding rice varieties ⓘ |
| impact |
helped alleviate food shortages in Asia
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significant increase in rice production worldwide ⓘ |
| influenced |
development of later varieties such as IR36
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subsequent IRRI rice breeding programs ⓘ |
| introducedInDecade | 1960s ⓘ |
| limitation |
grain quality considered inferior to some traditional varieties
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susceptible to some diseases and pests that later reduced its cultivation ⓘ |
| notableFor |
high yield potential
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lodging resistance compared to tall traditional varieties ⓘ short stature ⓘ |
| parentage | cross between Peta and Dee-geo-woo-gen ⓘ |
| plantHeight | semi-dwarf ⓘ |
| policyImpact | encouraged government programs promoting modern inputs ⓘ |
| primaryUse | staple food production ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Philippines ⓘ |
| releasedInYear | 1966 ⓘ |
| requires |
adequate irrigation
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chemical fertilizers for maximum yield ⓘ |
| yieldCharacteristic | responds strongly to nitrogen fertilizer ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: IR8 Description of subject: IR8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf rice variety developed during the Green Revolution that significantly increased rice production worldwide.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
IR36