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Research Project: Broadening and Strengthening the Genetic Base of Rice for Adaptation to a Changing Climate, Crop Production Systems, and Markets

Location: Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center

Title: USDA ARS develops a new production system for food sustainability and security

Author
item Jia, Yulin
item Green, Bartholomew - Bart
item Fuller, Adam

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/1/2024
Publication Date: 8/1/2024
Citation: Jia, Y., Green, B.W., Fuller, S.A. 2024. USDA ARS develops a new production system for food sustainability and security. Abstract. 2024 University of Arkansas Field Day, August 1, 2024. Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Rice-fish research conducted by the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center (DBNRRC)and the Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center (SNARC) in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The objective is to develop a new production system where rice yield can be enhanced with wastes from fish and fish can eliminate weeds, modify soil microbes and reduce insects to decrease the negative impact of greenhouse gases. The first year resulted in a 7.2-fold weight gain of surviving fish and significantly more kernels/panicle for rice with fish. This year koi carp at 200-400 gram each (110 of each bay) were released into rice paddies on June 18, 2024, and emissions of greenhouse gases and soil microbes at different growth stages are being measured.