Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (C) of Thailand arrives at the opening session of the Sixth International Rice Genetics Symposium at a hotel in Manila on November 16, 2009. The symposium is organised by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. Around 700 leading rice scientists from around the world is attending the symphosium, where they will present the latest findings and research on rice genetics. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBE (Photo credit should read TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images)
