Through site-directed mutagenesis targeted at identification of the catalytic base in the rice (Oryza sativa) syn-copalyl diphosphate synthase OsCPS4, changes to a single residue (H501) were found to induce rearrangement rather than immediate deprotonation of the initially formed bicycle, leading to production of the novel compound syn-halimadienyl diphosphate. These mutational results are comb...

Rice-based cropping systems (RBCS) are a kingpin of global food security and rice fallow is one the largest (>14 m ha) RBCS. A three-year study was carried out to develop sustainable intensification options efficient nutrient management protocols RBCS with greater water energy productivity more profits. Rice-lentil, rice-linseed rice-rapeseed were tested in split-plot design practices involv...

Emerging technology has the potential to develop entirely new approaches for producing cellulose fiber-based materials along with fuels and chemical raw like lignin furfural. Rice straw is a rich source of cellulosic fibers inorganic micronic-sized particles termed as ash. They can prove helpful in development or enhanced agricultural residue-based products that offer cost effective substitutes...

Cropping under conservation agriculture (CA) has become increasingly attractive among farmers in recent years. However, weed control may be more difficult during the transition to CA from conventional establishment methods due reduction tillage intensity. Conversely, changes dynamics can alter seed bank longer run. In Bangladesh’s intensively cropped rice-based rotations, nature of shifts over ...

After sugarcane bagasse and maize straw, rice straw (RS) is globally the third largest form of agricultural residue while, in India, it residue. In north-western states India wheat taken as a rabi crop surplus focal issue associated with storage removal entire from field, very little time between cultivation hence burning becomes cheap, quick efficient way for preparing bed sowing wheat. Open k...