31.   Rice is a relatively poor source of many essential nutrients, but scientists are developing varieties enhanced with vitamin A to prevent blindness in Asian children.

32.   Syngenta used its rice research to develop a variety of corn that is more resistant to cold, damp weather in the spring.

33.   The U.S. National Arboretum has been working for decades to develop varieties of American elms that can fend off Dutch elm disease.

34.   While the pawpaw will keep up to three weeks when refrigerated, researchers are trying to develop varieties that last longer.

35.   With the creation of metalaxyl two decades ago, scientists focused less on developing potato varieties resistant to late blight, Nolte said.

36.   In addition, Samsung plans to develop a variety of laser-applied products which will fully utilize the characteristics of this new hologram pick-up.

37.   Without modern espionage equipment, such as spy planes and satellites, North Korea has developed a variety of mini-subs and other crude spy equipment.

38.   The CIP preserves plants and develops varieties which are pest-resistant or can take tough growing conditions such as tropical heat or salty earth.

39.   The IMF has developed a variety of economic indicators that member countries, particularly developing nations, will be urged to release publicly on a regular basis.