The rising trend in rice production must continue to feed the world’s expanding population. Fertilizer application has been widely associated with the steady increase in rice yields since the Green Revolution. It is now essential to apply the best rice fertilizers at the ideal growth stage to maximize rice yield and reduce the negative effects […]
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What is Bakanae Disease of Rice? The term “Bakanae” is derived from Japanese, meaning “foolish seedling,” and the Bakanae disease of rice is distributed worldwide. It is both a seed-borne and soil-borne disease. The rice (Oryza sativa L.) disease known as “foolish seedling,” or Bakanae disease of rice, is spread generally by seeds. Grain yield can significantly reduce
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What is Zinc Deficiency? The most lacking micronutrient in soils globally is zinc. According to research, 49% of the world’s agriculturally significant soils have insufficient zinc levels, which causes a third of the world’s population to suffer from zinc insufficiency (Sillanpää, 1990; Cakmak et al., 2010). This shortage affects millions of hectares of agriculture, majorly
Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is an important and well-established cash crop/industrial crop. One kilogram of sugar requires 2000 kilograms of water. Sugarcane is a perennial crop that takes 12-15 months to mature. To boost sugarcane yield per acre, one should follow the smart production strategies right from land preparation to harvesting. Land Preparation The first step
Background Maize, known as corn in some regions, is the second most crucial crop globally, both in terms of cultivated area and production output. Its adaptability is exceptional because it can be grown up to 2700 meters tall. Beyond this elevation, the cold weather creates a problem, especially for maize growth and development during crucial
