Rice growing ecology

Rice can be grown in different environments, depending upon water availability.^[19]

1. Lowland, rainfed, which is drought prone, favors medium depth; waterlogged, submergence, and flood prone
2. Lowland, irrigated, grown in both the wet season and the dry season
3. Deep water or floating rice
4. Coastal Wetland
5. Upland rice, Upland rice is also known as 'Ghaiya rice', well known for its drought tolerance^[20]