Bacteria living around the roots of rice plants can generate a tiny electrical current as they feed, and scientists in Bangladesh have tested the phenomenon in working paddy soil — producing electricity without reducing the rice harvest

A team in Bangladesh has harnessed bacteria's hunger to generate electricity from rice paddies, proving that farming's oldest staple can double as a power source without sacrificing yield. The post Bacteria living around the roots of rice plants can generate a tiny electrical current as they feed, and scientists in Bangladesh have tested the phenomenon in working paddy soil — producing electricity without reducing the rice harvest appeared first on Space Daily . In-depth analysis, interview transcripts, and verified primary documentation are accessible in full via **Spacedaily**. [Read Full Story on Spacedaily →](https://spacedaily.com/d-bacteria-living-around-the-roots-of-rice-plants-can-generate-a-tiny-electrical-current-as-they-feed-and-scientists-in-bangladesh-have-tested-the-phenomenon-in-working-paddy-soil-producing-e/)