Tag: #RiceFarming
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Effective Strategies for Managing Fungal Diseases in Temperate Rice Cultivation
Introduction: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop crucial for food security in the Kashmir Valley, India. However, fungal diseases such as blast disease, sheath blight, and brown spot significantly threaten rice yield and quality. Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategies, combining resistant varieties, cultural practices, and judicious fungicide use, are key to mitigating these…
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Enhancing Upland Rice Productivity: The Role of Silicon and Beneficial Microorganisms in Blast Suppression
Introduction Upland rice faces significant challenges, particularly from blast disease caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, which can drastically reduce grain yield. A recent study explores the impact of silicon fertilization and beneficial microorganisms in mitigating this issue while improving rice productivity. Read on to uncover how sustainable solutions are reshaping rice cultivation. Visit https://www.plantsciencejournal.org/jpsp for more…
