Botanical Name of Rice

Rice falls under the genus Oryza, of the family Poaceae. There are primarily two species of rice cultivated for human consumption – Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima. Rice is a monocot and can be grown as an annual plant as well as a perennial plant (in tropics).

Rice is a staple food consumed worldwide. It is a labour-intensive crop and requires large amounts of water for growth.

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