Two field Experiments were carried out in summer seasons of 2008 and 2009 at the Experimental Farm of Rice Research section Agricultural Research station, ElGemmiza, Gharbia Governorate. This investigation was conducted to study the response of two rice cultivars (Giza 178 and Egyptian Hybrid 1), Three seedling ages (15, 20 and 25 days after planting) […]
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an agroecological crop management strategy based on scientifically-validated principles that enhance plants’ performance by providing them with the best conditions for achieving their full genetic potential. Evaluations of SRI in over 60 countries have shown that its methods enhance crop yield while reducing water consumption and lowering methane […]
Background (Read Full Paper Here: LINKS report on methane) Rice is a major crop of concern in climate smart agriculture as a contributor to 15-20% of total global anthropological methane emissions, and overall rice farming accounts for around 2.5% of all global human induced GHG emissions, making its climate footprint comparable to that of international […]