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Agriculture · Q868

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 868

Q868

Rice grown in Indonesia belongs to

A.
Oryza glaberrima
B.
Oryza sativa indica
C.
Oryza sativa japonica
D.
Oryza sativa javanica
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Javanica variety of rice is mostly grown in Indonesia. These are with broad, stiff, light green leaves. It is low-tillering and has a tall plant stature.
Rice cultivation in Indonesia is well suited because of its warm climate, high amounts of rainfall and low labour costs.