Rice science

Rice science

Of or relating to the science of rice cultivation.

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tilth

Agriculture; Rice science

The physical condition of the soil as related to its ease of tillage, fitness as a seedbed, and its impedance to seeding emergence and root penetration.

tillering stage

Agriculture; Rice science

Growth stage of the rice plant that extends from the appearance of the first tiller until the maximum tiller number is reached.

tillering ability/capacity

Agriculture; Rice science

The genetic potential of a given variety to produce a certain number of tillers.

tiller number

Agriculture; Rice science

Number of tillers present in a rice plant.

tiller blades

Agriculture; Rice science

The soil-engaging part of a rotary tiller or tillage tool that cuts and turns the soil over.

tiller

Agriculture; Rice science

A vegetative branch of the rice plant composed of roots, culm, and leaves which may or may not develop a panicle. Shoot arising from the main culm (stem).

tillage

Agriculture; Rice science

1). The mechanical alteration of some physical properties of the soil to provide a condition appropriate for crop growth. 2). To cultivate the land, to gain moisture in the soil.