Upland rice varietal mixtures in Madagascar: evaluating the effects of varietal interaction on crop performance.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rice plays a critical role in human livelihoods and food security. However, its cultivation requires inputs that are not accessible to all farming communities and can have negative effects on ecosystems. simultaneously, ecological research demonstrates that biodiversity management within fields contributes to ecosystem functioning.

Methods

This study aims to evaluate the mixture effect of four functionally distinct rice varieties in terms of characteristics and agronomic performance and their spatial arrangement on the upland rice performance in the highlands of Madagascar. The study was conducted during the 2021-2022 rainfall season at two close sites in Madagascar. Both site differ from each other's in soil properties and soil fertility management. The experim

SUBMITTER: Rahajaharilaza K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10694222 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature