The following points highlight the twelve major types of nutritional disorders in rice. The types are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Calcium 5. Magnesium 6. Sulphur 7. Iron 8. Manganese 9. Zinc 10. Boron 11. Copper 12. Silicon. Nutritional Disorder: Type # 1. Nitrogen (N): Stunted plants with limited number of tillers; narrow and short leaves, which are [...]
The following points highlight the six major types of nutrient toxicity symptoms in rice. The types are: 1. Nitrogen 2. Iron 3. Aluminium 4. Manganese 5. Boron 6. Sulphide. Nutrient Toxicity Symptom: Type # 1. Nitrogen (N): Plants look overly green; may be healthy, but also may be lodged at maturity (especially in direct-seeded rice); may have thin stems and [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Rice 2. Rice Growing Environment 3. Domestication and Cultivation. Origin of Rice: Rice is the seed of monocot plants Oryza sativa (African rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). This is called Cereal grain and is consumed as staple food in a large part of world's human population. According to data [...]