The rice–wheat cropping system (RWCS) is the backbone of Indian farming, especially in
the north-western region. But continuous adoption of the RWCS in northwest India has …

The sustainability of rice production continues to be a subject of uncertainty and inquiry
attributed to shifts in climatic conditions. In light of the impending climate change crisis and …

Context or problem In the Indian state of Odisha, rice-based system productivity is poor due
to:(i) low rice yield in the monsoon (wet) season (2–4 t ha− 1 compared to 6–8 t ha− 1 in …

Enhancing the productivity of rainfed crops, especially rice, while coping with climate
adversities and saving critical natural resources is essential for ensuring the food and …

The mechanization of rice production in China has been accompanied by a rapid reduction
in agricultural labor forces and increase in machinery purchase subsidies; however, the …

Rice direct seeding technology has been considered as a promising alternative to traditional
transplanting because of its advantages in saving labor and water. However, the poor …

Flooding is the main cause of inhibited seed germination and seedling growth during the
direct seeding of rice. As a growth-regulating hormone, melatonin plays an important role in …

Zinc (Zn) is increasingly recognized as an essential trace element in the human diet that
mediates a plethora of health conditions, including immune responses to infectious …

Introduction Two-line hybrid rice based on Photoperiod/thermo-sensitive genic male sterile
(P/TGMS) lines has been developed and applied widely in agriculture due to the freedom in …

Conventional tillage practices coupled with irrational use of fertilizer in the rice-wheat
cropping system (RWCS) often leads to poor productivity, low nutrient use efficiency, and …