FUNDAMENTALS OF RICE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY: Sustainable Practices for Yield and Quality Enhancement

Summary: FUNDAMENTALS OF RICE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Sustainable Practices for Yield and Quality EnhancementThe book Fundamentals of Rice Production Technology: Sustainable Practices for Yield and Quality Enhancement, authored by Dr. Satish D. Chudasama, Dr. Krutika Subhodh Patel, and Dr. Atulkumar Ramanbhai Ninama, is a comprehensive resource on rice (Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima) cultivation, addressing the scientific, agronomic, and economic dimensions of rice production. Spanning 16 chapters, the book covers rice’s global and Indian significance, plant anatomy, varietal development, production technologies, and sustainable practices like the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Drawing on the authors’ expertise in agronomy, the book integrates research insights and practical strategies to optimize yields (4–8 t/ha for high-yielding varieties like IR64), enhance grain quality, and promote sustainability across diverse production systems (irrigated lowland, rainfed lowland, upland, deepwater).