Question

Which company was granted a US patent in 1997 for “Basmati rice lines and grains” (Texmati)?

Options

• Rice Tec Inc.

• W.R. Grace

• USDA

• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Answer 1

Rice Tec Inc., a Texas-based company, was granted the US patent in 1997. The patented product was called “Basmati rice lines and grains” (Texmati).