Illustration of Rice Species (IMAGE) Hokkaido University Caption Asian species (Oryza sativa, top), African species (O. glaberrima, bottom), and their hybrid (middle). The hybrid has husks but does not yield seeds. Credit Koide Y., et al. <em>Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences</em> of the United States of America, February 12, 2018. Usage Restrictions This image is copyrighted and can be used for reporting this press release if properly credited. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.