Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is working on patenting various plants, with a focus on rice, to combat poverty and hunger in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative includes the development of 'SimRoot-Rice' by Root Lab Thailand and partners, which uses AI and image analysis to identify optimal root systems for specific conditions, potentially reducing fertilizer use and enhancing productivity. This research aims to benefit not only rice but also other crops like cassava, marking a step forward in plant breeding and root system understanding. Mahidol University is taking the lead in providing expertise to address plant root system issues for Thai farmers, with more information available on their website and social media channels.