Seed vigor is a complex trait, including the seed germination, seedling emergence, and
growth, as well as seed storability and stress tolerance, which is important for direct seeding …

Rice is a crop of primary importance in regions, where two-thirds of the world's starving
population reside. Recent climate change projections anticipate spatial shift in precipitation …

Climate change and diminishing resources are the major challenges in sustainable rice
production. The aerobic rice system can be a transformational approach to replace …

Wet direct-seeded rice (WDSR) is a method of direct seeding which involves sowing pre-
germinated seeds on or into puddled soil. In the wake of water and labor shortages, this …

Prevalent irregular rainfall, flooding for weed control, and unleveled fields in the middle and
lower reaches of the Yangtze River all contribute to flooding stress on germination and …

Changes in the climate have worsen the problems caused by weeds and invasive alien
plants (IAPs) in agro-ecosystems at global scale resulting from their changes in the range …

Purpose It is not well known how crop residue incorporation modes influence soil carbon (C)
accumulation and stabilization. Here, an incubation experiment was performed to explore …

Early flooding after direct seeding induces anaerobic condition during germination or
anaerobic germination (AG), which severely reduces crop establishment in both rainfed and …

Flooding is one of the most hazardous natural disasters and a major stress constraint to rice
production throughout the world, which results in huge economic losses. The frequency and …

The rising cost of transplanting rice has made direct seeding an affordable alternative for
rice establishment, particularly in Africa. However, direct seeding, while cost-effective, faces …