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Rice science
Of or relating to the science of rice cultivation.
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Fertiliser grade
Agriculture; Rice science
The guaranteed minimum analysis of the major plant nutrient elements contained in a fertiliser material. It is expressed in percentage of N, P2O5, and K2O.
Fertilizer, starter
Agriculture; Rice science
A relatively small application of fertiliser applied with or near the seed for accelerating early growth of the crop.
Fertiliser responsiveness
Agriculture; Rice science
The ability of the plant to utilise the applied fertilizer.
Fertilizer, complete
Agriculture; Rice science
Used formerly to denote a fertiliser containing appreciable amounts of N, P, and K; it now includes secondary and micronutrients essential to plant growth.
Fertiliser requirement
Agriculture; Rice science
The quantity of certain plant nutrient elements needed, in addition to the amount supplied by the soil, to increase plant growth to a designated level.
Disease
Agriculture; Rice science
A harmful deviation from the normal functioning of physiological and biochemical processes caused by plant pathogens (fungi, viruses, bacteria, parasites).
Disease control
Agriculture; Rice science
The use of chemicals or resistant varieties to control or eradicate the disease present.
