This
book collects all the latest technologies with their implications on the global
rice cultivation. It discusses all aspects of rice production and puts together
the latest trends and best practices in the rice production. Rice is produced
and consumed worldwide and especially an important crop for Asia. It is a
staple food in majority of population living is this continent which
distinguishes this from rest of the world. Climatic fluctuations, elevated
concentrations of carbon dioxide, enhanced temperature have created extreme
weather conditions for rice cultivation. Also, increasing pest attacks make
situation complicated for the farmers. Therefore, rice production technology
also has to be adjusted accordingly.
This
book is of interest to teachers, researchers, plant biotechnologists,
pathologists, agronomists, soil scientists, food technologists from different
part of the globe. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for
students of agriculture, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and
international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be
a useful read
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4955-4