The rice seed embryo or gem should be protected from mechanical damage during threshing; it is the part that will give rise to a new plant. To avoid damage during threshing, do not beat the rice as is commonly done with beans and soybeans.
The rice seed embryo or gem should be protected from mechanical damage during threshing; it is the part that will give rise to a new plant. To avoid damage during threshing, do not beat the rice as is commonly done with beans and soybeans.