Paddy field
Paddy Field
A Paddy Field (pronunciation: /ˈpadiː fiːld/) is a flooded parcel of arable land used for growing semiaquatic crops, most notably rice and taros. The term originates from the Malay word padi, meaning "rice plant".
Etymology
The word "paddy" is derived from the Malay word padi, which refers to the rice plant. The term "field" comes from the Old English feld, meaning "open area of land".
Description
Paddy fields are a typical feature of rice farming in east, south, and southeast Asia. Fields can be built into steep hillsides as terraces and adjacent to depressed or steeply sloped features such as rivers or marshes. They can require a great deal of labor and materials to create, and need large quantities of water for irrigation. Oxen and water buffalo, adapted for life in wetlands, are important working animals used extensively in paddy field farming.
Related Terms
- Rice: The primary crop grown in paddy fields.
- Irrigation: The process of applying controlled amounts of water to plants at needed intervals.
- Terrace (agriculture): A piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming.
- Wetland: A distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paddy field
- Wikipedia's article - Paddy field
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