Rice quality

Grain quality

Depending on preference, grain quality means differently to people. Learn about grain quality and the factors that affect it.

Measuring physical quality of paddy

Learn how to properly assess and measure the physical qualities of a rice paddy.

Measuring rice moisture content

Accurate moisture content testing is important in managing and marketing paddy and rice. Learn how to properly measure moisture content to avoid additional drying cost.

Measuring seed lot purity

Find out how to identify seed lot purity— a measure of impurities in a seed batch.

Measuring varietal purity

Learn how to measure varietal purity— an important consideration in classifying seeds as either good or certified.

Measuring white rice quality

Learn how to measure the properties of milled or white rice for quality.

Paddy quality

Know more about the different factors that affect the quality of the rice paddy.

Physical quality of milled rice

Learn about the different combinations of desirable and measurable characteristics affecting the physical quality of milled rice.

Rice quality

Know about the physical and chemical characteristics that determine the quality of rice.

Seed certification

The purpose of seed certification is to maintain and make available to farmers high-quality and genetically pure seeds of superior cultivars. Find out more about the classes of seeds and standards for certifying them.

Seed definitions

Know the various terms related to seed and their definitions.

Seed quality

Seed quality is the summation of the factors that contribute to seed growth. Know more about seed quality and the factors that affect it.