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Conclusion
Rice has been an important source of food and income for humans for thousands of years and
with more than three billion people subsisting on it, it is likely that it will continue to be an
important staple food for thousands of years more.
The basic principles of rice growing have remained the same through the years but the
techniques have improved along with advancements in science and technology.
Rice growing has been an important learning tool for world politics, economics,
environmental science, social science, engineering, and the life sciences.
As new production techniques are developed, the goal of rice growing will continue to be
increasing yield and profitability and improving grain quality.
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