Rice is the seed of the monocot plant Oryza sativa, of the grass family (Poaceae). As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in tropical Latin America, the West Indies, East, South and Southeast Asia. It is the grain with the second highest worldwide production, after maize ("corn").Since a large portion of maize crops are grown for purposes other than human consumption, rice is probably the most important grain with regards to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by our species.A traditional food plant in Africa, rice has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development and support sustainable landcare. In early 2008, some governments and retailers began rationing supplies of the grain due to fears of a global rice shortage.
The name wild rice is usually used for species of the grass genus Zizania, both wild and domesticated, although the term may also be used for primitive or uncultivated varieties of Oryza.
Rice is normally grown as an annual plant, although in tropical areas it can survive as a perennial and can produce a ratoon crop for up to 20 years.[6] The rice plant can grow to 1-1.8 m tall, occasionally more depending on the variety and soil fertility. The grass has long, slender leaves 50-100 cm long and 2-2.5 cm broad. The small wind-pollinated flowers are produced in a branched arching to pendulous inflorescence 30-50 cm long. The edible seed is a grain (caryopsis) 5-12 mm long and 2-3 mm thick.
Rice cultivation is well-suited to countries and regions with low labor costs and high rainfall, as it is very labor-intensive to cultivate and requires plenty of water for cultivation. On the other hand, mechanized cultivation is extremely oil-intensive, more than other food products with the exception of beef and dairy products.[citation needed] Rice can be grown practically anywhere, even on a steep hill or mountain. Although its parent species are native to South Asia and certain parts of Africa, centuries of trade and exportation have made it commonplace in many cultures worldwide.
The traditional method for cultivating rice is flooding the fields whilst, or after, setting the young seedlings. This simple method requires sound planning and servicing of the water damming and channeling, but reduces the growth of less robust weed and pest plants that have no submerged growth state, and deters vermin. While with rice growing and cultivation the flooding is not mandatory, all other methods of irrigation require higher effort in weed and pest control during growth periods and a different approach for fertilizing the soil.
Cooperative Migros Ticino
6592 S. Antonino
091 850 81 11 - FAX 091 850 84.00
Members: single / einzeln / individual
Products: Large assortment of products with brand TICINO (vegetables, rice, flours, tea, cheeses, soft drinks, sausages, meats, flowers, honey, biscuits ,...)
Website: http://www.migrosticino.ch
Pastificio Di Lella SA
6514 Sementina
091 857 43 16 - 076 388 08 10 - 079 754 70 21 - FAX 091 857 87 62 - EMail
Members: single / einzeln / Individual
Products: Rice Dumplings
Website: http://www.di-lella.ch
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Riseria di Taverne SA
Taverne 6807
091 935 73 10 - FAX 091 935 73 03 - EMail
Members: single / einzeln / individual
Products: Rice from Ticino refined and packed (500g)
Website: http://www.riseria.ch
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Terreni alla Maggia SA
6612 Ascona
Tel. 091 791 24 52 - FAX 091 791 06 54 - EMail
Members : singolo/einzeln/individual
Products : Eggs and poultry
Rise and rice products, sweet corn for polenta and other products from sweet corn
cereals (wheat, barley and others)
Potatoes, asparagus, other vegetables
fruits: apples, pears, plums, peaches, quinte, walnuts, chestnuts
Juices, jams, spirits and other fruits products
Liqueurs and vinegars
Oil
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