Ffect of Nitrogen Dose on Growth, Development, Productivity and Nutrient Use Efficiency in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) – A Review

Abstract

Rice is the staple food crop in most of the developing nations. Dry weight of the plant is primarily derived from nitrogenous compounds, which account for about 10% of their total weight. A component of protein, nucleic acid of nucleoproteins, chlorophyll pigment, hormones that regulate metabolism, and a respiratory-energy carrier. This nutrient is crucial for rice production and the building block of cell metabolism. Several workers have reported beneficial effect of applied nitrogen on rice (