There have been very few researches on glutinous rices in all over the world.In contrast to indica or japonica type, the breeding history and activities of glutinous rices are far behind in Taiwan.

• 摘要世界糯稻之研究甚少，且台湾糯稻之育种历史或规模均远不及稻或籼稻，尤其在糯稻种原之评估及利用方面尚待加强。