Dengjun Liu ^1,2

1 Youhe Youmi Agricultural Development (Jiaxing) Co., Ltd., Pinghu, 314200, Zhejiang, China
2 Zhejiang Agronomist College, Hangzhou, 310021, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Rice Genomics and Genetics, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 2   
Received: 12 Jan., 2025    Accepted: 26 Feb., 2025    Published: 08 Mar., 2025

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This study focuses on the role of integrated water and fertilizer management in improving yield, quality, and resource use efficiency in direct-seeded rice systems. The findings reveal that comprehensive practices combining Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) with Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM), controlled-release fertilizers, and precise nitrogen management significantly enhance yield components, water productivity, and nitrogen use efficiency in direct-seeded rice. Simultaneously, these strategies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient losses, mitigating environmental impacts. Case studies further validate the practical effectiveness of these approaches, demonstrating the feasibility of achieving high yields and sustainability in direct-seeded rice systems. This study underscores the critical importance of water and fertilizer synergy in enhancing the productivity and sustainability of direct-seeded rice, aiming to provide actionable solutions for addressing global food security challenges under resource constraints and offering directions for sustainable rice production.

Direct-seeded rice (DSR); Water and fertilizer synergy; Precision nutrient management; Alternate wetting and drying (AWD); Sustainable rice production