Rice: From Seed to Flower

Year Published: 1963

Complete Record: This film discusses the parts of a rice seed, and how it is prepared for planting. Includes shots of farmers planting rice by hand in a rice field. Time-lapse photography shows the stages of growth. Farmers then move the rice stems to a rice paddy where they grow strong to hold the rice. Film discusses several enemies of the rice plant, such as weeds and insects, and what farmers do to avoid these problems. Ends with an illustration of the reproduction process in rice plants.