Weather/climate

Drought

Drought

When plants experience drought, it has less ability to extract nutrients from the soil.

Dry wind

Dry wind

Dry wind conditions cause burning effects on leaves, but have no definite yield impact. Its effect varies depending on the variety.

Heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall

When rice fields experience heavy rainfall, freshly seeded fields tend to have poor distribution, germination, and emergence.

Salinity

Salinity

Salinity affects the respiration and photosynthesis of plants.