Puddling in Rice Cultivation
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Rice growth and yield are higher when grown under ______ conditions

submerged

Maintaining standing water throughout the crop period is not possible without ______

puddling

Puddling is ploughing the land with standing water so as to create an imperious layer below the surface to reduce deep percolation losses of water to provide soft seedbed of planting ______

rice

Why is maintaining standing water throughout the crop period important for rice growth and yield?

<p>It prevents deep percolation losses of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of puddling in rice cultivation?

<p>To create an imperious layer below the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is maintaining standing water throughout the crop period not possible without puddling?

<p>Puddling helps create an imperious layer to retain water</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of puddling in rice cultivation?

<p>To create an impermeable layer below the surface to reduce deep percolation losses of water and provide a soft seedbed for planting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the puddling operation carried out?

<p>By repeatedly ploughing in standing water until the soil becomes soft and muddy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of puddling in rice cultivation?

<p>Crushing clods, incorporating majority of the weeds, and preparing a suitable seedbed for planting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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