Plant Population Effects on Growth and Yield in Water‐Seeded Rice

Initial management strategies, such as established plant stand, significantly affect rice (Oryza sativa L.) crop development, grain yield, and final profits. Critical rice plant population for optimum yield differs greatly among various cultural systems. The objectives of this study were to: (i) characterize effects of increasing plant population on tillering, yield components, yield, and phytomass development in continuously flooded, direct water-seeded rice culture; and (ii) identify which crop development parameters are associated with optimum grain yield in this cultural system (...)