Difference between indica , japonica and javonica (3 subspecies of rice)
Indica |
Japonica |
Javonica |
It is cultivated in tropical region like Nepal , India |
It is cultivated in subtropical region like japan , korea , italy |
It is cultivated in equitorial regions like Thialand |
Its height is tall. |
It height is dwarf |
Its height is dwarf |
It has long broad and light green leaves |
It has short , narrow dark green leaves |
It has broad light green laves |
Tillering is high |
Tillering is medium |
Tillering is low |
Elongated narrow grains |
Short and rounded grains |
Medium and coarse grains |
Shattering is high |
Shatering is low |
Shatering is low |
Rice texture is sticky |
sticky |
In between |
Reesponse to fertilizer is low |
high |
In between |