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Raising of seedlings for transplanting cultivation using a rice transplanter involves sowing the rice seeds in a paddy field.
False
The seedlings are typically grown in a nursery chamber for 20 to 25 days.
True
Puddling helps to increase nutrient leaching in rice paddy fields.
False
Plowing the paddy field with a tractor is the first step in preparing the paddy field for rice cultivation.
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The vinyl house is used to cover the seedlings after germination to protect them from cold temperatures.
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Puddling is a method used to control pests in rice paddy fields.
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Puddling creates aerobic conditions in the soil, which increases the activity of methane-producing microbes.
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Puddling has no impact on the growth of weed seeds in rice paddies.
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The optimal inter-row spacing for rice transplanting is 10 cm.
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Puddling can help reduce the occurrence of certain rice seedling diseases by creating favorable conditions for the pathogens responsible for these diseases.
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Puddling can contribute to the deterioration of soil structure by forming large soil aggregates and reducing soil fertility.
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Fertilizer application should be done after puddling to ensure optimal nutrient uptake by the rice plants.
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