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The pollination process in rice production is critical to overall productivity, as it directly impacts grain formation and yield. Optimal environmental conditions during pollination play a crucial role in the success of the crop, leading to potentially higher yields and better quality.
Rice plants have perfect flowers on the panicle, containing both pistils (stigmas, styles and ovaries) and stamens (two-celled anthers and filaments). Under normal conditions, self - pollination occurs when pollen grains fall from the anther onto the stigma. It takes about 4 to 7 days for a full panicle to complete flowering.
Understanding the ideal pollination environment and the impacts of environmental stressors, such as high nighttime temperatures and excessive rainfall, is essential for optimizing yields.
See the Rice Pollination Fact Sheet PDF for complete details.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture