An Eco-friendly Aerobic rice (An Efficient Water Management Strategy for Rice Production)

By : Harvinder Kaur Sidhu

Page No: 249-262

Abstract
Over the centuries, lowland rice has proven to be a remarkably sustainable system for rice production mostly because of its luxurious water availability. But the present day water crisis threatens the sustainability of lowland rice production and necessitates the adoption of water saving irrigation technologies. Technologies like saturated soil culture and alternate wetting and drying are receiving renewed attention by researchers. These technologies reduce water inputs only at the expense of yield. Aerobic rice technology is better remedy for future climate change under drought condition with lesser green house gas (GHG) emission. Selection of good aerobic rice variety with desired physiological attributes gives better performance. Proper cultural practices and regular care on crop should be recommended for on par yield with low land rice. Weed free aerobic environment is must for better performance and improper weed management leads more manpower usage. Yield penalty, yield stability of aerobic rice have to be considered for adoption.

Author :
Harvinder Kaur Sidhu : Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, (Punjab), India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPSR.2021.37.02.5