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Rice (Oryza sativa/Oryza glaberrima), domesticated approximately 13,500 years ago, is a cereal crop from the Poaceae family. It is a semi-aquatic plant that requires consistent irrigation throughout its growth cycle. As a tropical crop, rice can be cultivated during both dry and wet seasons, provided sufficient water is available. An annual crop can grow as a perennial in tropical climates, producing multiple harvests through ratooning. Rice types are broadly categorised by grain length (long