9 Questions
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?
It prevents deep percolation losses of water
What is the purpose of puddling in rice cultivation?
To create an imperious layer below the surface
Why is maintaining standing water throughout the crop period not possible without puddling?
Puddling helps create an imperious layer to retain water
What is the purpose of puddling in rice cultivation?
To create an impermeable layer below the surface to reduce deep percolation losses of water and provide a soft seedbed for planting.
How is the puddling operation carried out?
By repeatedly ploughing in standing water until the soil becomes soft and muddy.
What are the benefits of puddling in rice cultivation?
Crushing clods, incorporating majority of the weeds, and preparing a suitable seedbed for planting.
Test your knowledge about the process of puddling in rice cultivation and its impact on rice growth and yield. Understand the importance of maintaining submerged conditions for optimal rice cultivation.
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