Abstract
Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension is a peer-reviewed international scientific journal covering a wide range of subject areas in tropical and subtropical agriculture published quarterly by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. The journal is also available on the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna website https://www.agri.ruh.ac.lk/tare/index.htm .
Highlights
Oryza sativa is an edible starchy cereal grain that belongs to the family Poaceae
This study has proven that soil application of Zn-EDTA can significantly increase yield components and nutrient contents in paddy grains and straw
The treatments were decided by referring to the experiment done by Begum et al (2003) and the guidance given by the soil scientists attached to the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka with their experiences
Summary
Oryza sativa (rice) is an edible starchy cereal grain that belongs to the family Poaceae. Rice is the most widely consumed staple food over 50% of the human population in the world mainly the Asian and African continents (FAO 2008; Rehmani et al 2014). It has been reported that rice can fulfil 21% and 15% of global energy and protein requirements, respectively (Depar et al 2011). Global consumption of rice slightly increased over the last several years (Abdullah et al 2006). In Sri Lanka, 40 % of arable land is under paddy cultivation. Rice is a salient food in Sri Lanka’s diet (USDA 2020)
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