Rice is grown under varying ecosystems on a variety of soils under varying climatic and hydrological conditions ranging from waterlogged and poorly drained to well drained situations. Rice is also grown under rainfed as well as irrigated conditions (Fig 1.1). The hydrologically based rice ecosystems terminologies to discriminate rice cultural systems in India include two […]
Rice Ecosystems in India | Rice Cultivation | Agronomy
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Properties of Lowland Rice Soils | Rice Cultivation | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the properties of lowland rice soils. Land submergence for lowland rice brings about various changes in soil, which distinguish it from its upland counterpart. One of the most outstanding characteristics of flooded (lowland) soils is the absence of oxygen in the root zone. The diffusion of oxygen into […]
Postproduction Technology of Rice | Rice Cultivation | Agronomy
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The importance of harvesting and postharvest management is underscored by the fact that large losses of crop yield occur due to poor handling techniques. Therefore, harvesting, drying, milling and storage should receive serious attention. i. Harvesting and Threshing: In tropical Asia, rice harvesting is carried out by manual labour. Rice plant is cut with a […]