Increased rate of potassium fertilizer at the time of heading enhances the quality of direct seeded rice

Increased rate of potassium fertilizer at the time of heading enhances the quality of direct seeded rice

Abstract Background Potassium (K) is not easily assimilated into organic matter but helps to improve rice quality. Paddy yield and its quality depend on the correct time of fertilization and harvesting (days after flowering) in the field. Methods Changes in the grain quality of (Oryza sativa L.) wer...

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Main Authors: Anjana J. Atapattu, B. D. Rohitha Prasantha, K. S. P. Amaratunga, Buddhi Marambe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-12-01
Series:Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture
Subjects:
Grain quality
Potassium
Time of heading
Harvesting
Milling yield
Paddy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40538-018-0136-x

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