16 Questions
Why do rice plants need fertilizers?
To fill the gap between what the crop needs and what is currently present in the soil, water, and air
What is the importance of Key Check 5 nutrients from tillering to EPI and flowering?
To ensure good, uniform growth and attainment of yield potential
What indicates the achievement of Key Check 5 from tillering to EPI and flowering?
No symptoms of nutrient deficiency or toxicity and achieving a certain number of panicles per square meter
Which nutrient elements do rice plants need more of?
Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), zinc (Zn), and sulfur (S)
What do nutrient inputs as fertilizers do for crops?
Fill the gap between what the crop needs and what is currently present in the soil, water, and air
When do rice plants grow and respond better to fertilizer?
When there is more sunlight
How can the number of panicles at dough stage be assessed?
Randomly select three sampling sites and count the panicles in each quadrat
Which technology is used to determine the nutrients deficient in the soil and the fertilizer amount needed?
Minus-One Element Technique (MOET) Kit & MOET App
What is the purpose of knowing and managing the nutrient requirements of the crop?
To achieve cost efficiency and target yield
What should be known to increase efficiency in input cost and nutrient uptake?
The right element, amount, and timing of fertilizer application
What does nitrogen (N) promote in rice plants?
Increase in grain protein content
What are the deficiency symptoms of nitrogen (N)?
Stunted, yellowish plants
Which tool is used to assess the nitrogen status of the rice crop using a colored 'ruler' for leaf color comparison?
Leaf Color Chart (LCC) and LCC Tools
What is recommended to achieve Key Check 5 regarding nutrient deficiency diagnosis?
Visual observation of deficiency symptoms
How can the right nutrient element, amount, and timing of fertilizer application be known?
By knowing and managing the nutrient requirements based on available information
What should be known to manage the nutrient requirements based on available information?
The right element, amount, and timing of fertilizer application
Test your knowledge of nutrient management for lowland rice cultivation with this quiz focusing on sufficient nutrients from tillering to early panicle initiation (EPI) and flowering. Learn about the importance of nutrients for crop growth and yield, and the specific requirements of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc for rice plants.
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