Identification of potential wet rice cultivation areas in Mizoram, India: A remote sensing and GIS approachLallianthanga, R.KSailo, R.LColney, L
A field experiment was carried out to identify the best suitable rice variety for aerobic cultivation in the Cauvery delta region. Ten ruling varieties were sown for two consecutive Kharif seasons, with regular nutrient and weed management practices under aerobic condition. Growth parameters viz.,plan...
In the hills dominated by tribals, some indigenous types are still in cultivation. This may be due to poor transport and other communication links and the low interaction of the extension agencies. There is still ample scope for the collection of rice germplasm tolerant to moisture stress, ...
Soil fertility and rice productivity in shifting cultivation: impact of fallow lengths and soil amendments in Lengpui, Mizoram northeast IndiaFallow landsRice grain yieldRice productivityShifting cultivationSoil fertilityAn exponential increase in the human population has drastically reduced the length of ...
Thailand holds the 9th position for black rice cultivation. In India black rice is grown in North-eastern states like Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and some parts of Odisha. Black rice is black in color due to the presence of the anthocyanin pigment on the outer layers (bran) of the...
The use of LISS improved the assessment, i.e., an additional 746.44 km2 potential rice areas were identified over Mizoram, India [61]. Sensors 2015, 15 776 Figure 2. Example of MODIS-derived boro rice cultivation area (indicated using green shades) mapping during 2010. 2.2. Microwave Remote...
, MODIS, Landsat); although radar data are usually a bit costly (e.g., CAD$4000 per scene); (iv) efficient analysis; (v) they provide information in a timely manner; and (vi) they are capable of delineating detailed spatial distributions of areas under rice cultivation. In addition, ...