Rice is a universal crop and It is grown in all the continents except Antarctica, occupying 150 million ha, producing 573 million tons paddy with an average productivity of 3.83 tonnes/ha. Its cultivation is of immense importance to food security of Asia, where more than 90% of the global rice is produced and consumed.
Paddy is the second highest worldwide production after maize (corn).
Paddy is a globally produced, milled and traded staple food.
About 35 million metric tons of Paddy annually is traded internationally.
Paddy is the most important grain for human consumption.
Medium and short grain Paddy contains amylopectin which is the waxy starch.
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