Asian rice
Asian Rice
Asian rice (Oryza sativa), also known as paddy rice or cultivated rice, is a species of grain that is widely consumed as a staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈeɪʒən raɪs/
- US: /ˈeɪʒən raɪs/
Etymology
The term "Asian rice" is derived from the genus name Oryza, from Latin oryza, from Greek ὄρυζα (orýza), and the species name sativa, meaning "cultivated". The prefix "Asian" refers to the continent where this species of rice is predominantly grown and consumed.
Related Terms
- Rice: The seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice).
- Paddy field: A flooded parcel of arable land used for growing rice and other semiaquatic crops.
- Rice cultivation: The process of growing rice crop, from planting to harvesting.
- Rice varieties: Different types of rice, including Basmati, Jasmine rice, and Sticky rice.
- Rice production in Asia: The cultivation and harvest of rice in various Asian countries.
See Also
- Rice production in China
- Rice production in India
- Rice production in Indonesia
- Rice production in Vietnam
- Rice production in Thailand
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Asian rice
- Wikipedia's article - Asian rice
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