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Dr. Madonna C. Casimero, acting deputy executive director for research of PhilRice (Philippine Rice Research Institute), said this weed is called weedy rice, as it is closely related to cultivated rice. As such, it is difficult to differentiate the weed and rice plants during the vegetative stage, most especially in direct-seeded rice.


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Research reports indicate that if 35 percent of a rice crop is composed of weedy rice plants, grain yield losses can reach 50 to 60 percent. What’s more, greater weedy rice infestation can result in total crop loss because of competition and crop lodging.


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Tuba vs rice pest

November 18, 2007 - 12:00am

Agriculture

WEED OR RICE?: Farmers warned to watch out for weedy rice

By Sosimo Ma. Pablico | March 11, 2007 - 12:00am

A scientist of the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has warned farmers to watch out for a weed that is fast invading rice farms in the country, competing for soil nutrients with the rice...

Agriculture

Watch out for weedy rice0

February 18, 2007 - 12:00am

Rice farmers will do well to watch for the invasion of weedy rice in their farms, as this weed poses great competition for soil nutrients with the rice plants and could cause reductions in yield. Research...

Agriculture

Alternative IPM methods for rice-onion crops developed

January 29, 2006 - 12:00am

Alternative integrated pest management [IPM] practices developed by PhilRice [Philippine Rice Research Institute] researchers can very well fit into the current farming practices of onion farmers and reduce pesticide...

Agriculture

Hybrid rice modules now available in CDs

August 14, 2005 - 12:00am

Hybrid rice production learning modules created by content developers in the VClass e-learning platform are now available in CD. "This is an important step to reach a wider audience for the e-learning component...

Agriculture

Open Academy produces 6 modules on hybrid rice

July 17, 2005 - 12:00am

The Open Academy for Philippine Agriculture has produced six modules on hybrid rice (F1) cultivation that are ready for uploading in the Pinoy Farmers’ Internet portal. The modules were outputs of a workshop...

Agriculture