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Rice husks store nutrients necessary for the growth of the embryo.
Rice husks store nutrients necessary for the growth of the embryo.
False
Seed disinfection is not necessary for healthy plant growth.
Seed disinfection is not necessary for healthy plant growth.
False
Potassium permanganate is used to treat bakanae disease.
Potassium permanganate is used to treat bakanae disease.
True
Bakanae is a disease that primarily affects the roots of rice.
Bakanae is a disease that primarily affects the roots of rice.
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Anhydrobiosis is a state of dormancy that can last for several years in stored grain.
Anhydrobiosis is a state of dormancy that can last for several years in stored grain.
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Discoloured seeds always give rise to elongated seedlings.
Discoloured seeds always give rise to elongated seedlings.
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Rice bacterial grain rot is a disease caused by fungal pathogens.
Rice bacterial grain rot is a disease caused by fungal pathogens.
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Seed soaking is a technique used to reduce the germination rate of seeds.
Seed soaking is a technique used to reduce the germination rate of seeds.
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Symptoms of rice blight include yellowish spots on the grain surface.
Symptoms of rice blight include yellowish spots on the grain surface.
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Rice seeds should be soaked in water for 5 days to promote germination.
Rice seeds should be soaked in water for 5 days to promote germination.
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Soaking seeds can help overcome dormancy barriers and improve the overall germination rate of the seeds.
Soaking seeds can help overcome dormancy barriers and improve the overall germination rate of the seeds.
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Rice bacterial grain rot affects rice plants only at the seedling stage.
Rice bacterial grain rot affects rice plants only at the seedling stage.
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