Sulphur and Zinc in Rice Production

Rice is a unique crop that can grow in dryland or wetland ecosystems. Rice can grow when the soil is flooded periodically during the growing season, or when soil is submerged for duration of growing season, or as upland rice with aerated soils (Bell, 2008). Rice yields have increased significantly over the last 15-20 years. Major contributing factors include higher yielding varieties and an intensely managed soil fertility program.