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Rice science

Of or relating to the science of rice cultivation.

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Rice science

Granules

Agriculture; Rice science

Chemical formulations in small pellets, formed from various inert clays or sand impregnated with pesticide or fertilizer.

Granular

Agriculture; Rice science

Small grains or pellets. An aggregate similar in size to a crumb but more dense.

Grain-straw ratio

Agriculture; Rice science

Ratio of grain weight to the remaining aboveground dry weight or straw weight at harvest.

Grain yield

Agriculture; Rice science

Weight of harvested grain expressed as tons/ha with a moisture content of 14%.

Grain number

Agriculture; Rice science

The number of grains per panicle. This varies with the different varieties.

Grain milling quality

Agriculture; Rice science

Physical and chemical characteristics of the grain after milling.

Grain length

Agriculture; Rice science

The distance from the base of the sterile lemma to the tip or spiculus of the lemma or palea.

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