Just add fish: Scientists pursue more rice, less disease in Senegal paddies

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What happened

Half smiling through crinkled eyes, Moussa Ndiaye, in his long tunic and skullcap, watched a combine harvest his northern Senegal rice paddy, where he expects a good haul—not just of grain.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:20:01 UTC.

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