Rice, grain (in husk), upland
The seed of the rice plant surrounded by its tough, inedible husk and grown in upland fields. This term can be used to describe the seed of different species and cultivars, including the Japonica rice (Oryza sativa var. japonica, whose main cultivars are "arborio", "carnaroli" and "vialone nano"), the Indian rice (Oryza sativa var. indica, whose main cultivars are "basmati" and "jasmine"), and the African rice (Oryza glaberrima). To further specify the species and/or cultivar, use the [variety](/schema/Product#variety) field.
Also known as: Upland rice; Dry rice; Dry soil rice; Rice with the husk
- Term type: Crop
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Oryza spp.
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