A modified mat nursery establishes rice seedlings in a layer of soil mix, arranged on a firm surface. Seedlings are ready for planting within 15-20 days after seeding. This technique uses less land, can be installed closer to the house than traditional field nurseries, and uses less labor for both transporting seedling mats and replanting. As a result, root damage is minimal while separating seedlings.
For a fact sheet on this topic, go to http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/fac...
Preparing a modified mat nursery
Producing healthy seedlings is a challenge many farmers face. To help meet this challenge, scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI; http://irri.org) and the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University -- http://www.tnau.ac.in/ -- in India have developed a best practice in crop establishment: growing seedlings in a modified mat nursery.
In this video, you will learn how to establish a modified mat nursery, and its benefits and limitations. But first, what is a modified mat nursery?
A modified mat nursery establishes seedlings in a layer of soil mix, arranged on a firm surface. Seedlings are ready for planting within 15 to 20 days after seeding.
But what are the advantages of a modified mat nursery over traditional wet-bed field nurseries?
First, the modified mat nursery uses less land, and can be established right in your own backyard, or in a small section of your main field.
It requires fewer seeds and lower amounts of inputs such as fertilizer and water, thus reducing nursery costs by up to 50%.
Separating seedlings before transplanting is easier, thus minimizing root damage.
And, most importantly, a modified mat nursery produces healthier and faster-growing seedlings, which produce higher yields.
A modified mat nursery establishes rice seedlings in a layer of soil mix, arranged on a firm surface. Seedlings are ready for planting within 15-20 days after seeding. This technique uses less land, can be installed closer to the house than traditional field nurseries, and uses less labor for both transporting seedling mats and replanting. As a result, root damage is minimal while separating seedlings. For a fact sheet on this topic, go to http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/fac...Preparing a modified mat nursery Producing healthy seedlings is a challenge many farmers face. To help meet this challenge, scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI; http://irri.org) and the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University -- http://www.tnau.ac.in/ -- in India have developed a best practice in crop establishment: growing seedlings in a modified mat nursery.In this video, you will learn how to establish a modified mat nursery, and its benefits and limitations. But first, what is a modified mat nursery?A modified mat nursery establishes seedlings in a layer of soil mix, arranged on a firm surface. Seedlings are ready for planting within 15 to 20 days after seeding.But what are the advantages of a modified mat nursery over traditional wet-bed field nurseries?First, the modified mat nursery uses less land, and can be established right in your own backyard, or in a small section of your main field.It requires fewer seeds and lower amounts of inputs such as fertilizer and water, thus reducing nursery costs by up to 50%.Separating seedlings before transplanting is easier, thus minimizing root damage.And, most importantly, a modified mat nursery produces healthier and faster-growing seedlings, which produce higher yields.
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