Rice

Growth Habit: Annual

Climate Requirements: Warm, humid climate with temperatures 70–85°F.

Soil Requirements: Clay or loamy soil with pH 6.0–7.0.

Water Requirements: Flooding required during most growth stages.

Planting Instructions: Direct seeding or transplanting in flooded paddies.

Harvesting Information: Harvest when grains are mature and golden yellow.

Plant Characteristics: Annual grass grown in flooded fields, producing grain-bearing panicles.

Nutrient Content: Good source of carbohydrates, protein, and B vitamins.

Health Benefits: Provides energy and essential nutrients.

Yield Information: Average yield of 4.5 tons per hectare.

Culinary Uses: Staple food, flour, wine, and vinegar production.

Industrial Uses: Starch, cosmetics, and animal feed.

Native Range: Asia

Current Distribution: Widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Common Pests: Rice stem borers, planthoppers, and leafhoppers.

Diseases: Rice blast, bacterial blight, and sheath blight.

IPM Practices: Water management, resistant varieties, and biological control.

Market Value: $320.80