Plant Gene and Trait 2025, Vol.16, No.3, 104-112 http://genbreedpublisher.com/index.php/pgt 110 Policymakers and practitioners should focus on creating an enabling environment for the adoption of advanced agricultural technologies and practices. Investments in technology transfer and institutional arrangements are crucial for boosting farmers’ yields and closing yield gaps. For example, in Southeast Asia, structural changes are needed to accelerate the adoption of improved rice cultivars and production technologies. Moreover, policies should support the dissemination of integrated crop management practices, especially in regions with large efficiency yield gaps. This includes promoting the use of improved rice cultivars, better nutrient and water management techniques, and effective weed control measures. Policymakers should also prioritize investments in agricultural research and development to ensure that the latest innovations are accessible to farmers. Integrating traditional knowledge with modern agricultural practices can play a significant role in improving rice yields. Traditional knowledge, such as indigenous soil and water management techniques, can complement modern practices to enhance resource-use efficiency and sustainability. For instance, in sub-Saharan Africa, combining traditional practices with modern technologies has shown potential in increasing rice productivity. Efforts should be made to document and validate traditional knowledge and integrate it into modern agricultural extension programs. This can help in developing context-specific solutions that are more acceptable to local farmers. Additionally, participatory research approaches that involve farmers in the development and testing of new technologies can ensure that these innovations are well-suited to local conditions and practices. Acknowledgments The author sincerely thanks Professor R. Cai for carefully reviewing the initial draft of the manuscript and providing detailed revision suggestions. The author also extends deep gratitude to the two anonymous peer reviewers for their invaluable comments and suggestions on the manuscript of this study. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The author affirms that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. References Ainsworth E., 2008, Rice production in a changing climate: a meta‐analysis of responses to elevated carbon dioxide and elevated ozone concentration, Global Change Biology, 14(7): 1642-1650. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2008.01594.x Aloryi K., Okpala N., Amo A., Bello S., Akaba S., and Tian X., 2022, A meta-quantitative trait loci analysis identified consensus genomic regions and candidate genes associated with grain yield in rice, Frontiers in Plant Science, 13: 1035851. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1035851 Altaf A., Gull S., Shah A., Faheem M., Saeed A., Khan I., and Zhu M., 2021, Advanced genetic strategies for improving rice yield, Journal of Global Innovations in Agricultural Sciences, 9(4): 167-172. https://doi.org/10.22194/jgias/9.9520 Ara I., Lewis M., and Ostendorf B., 2016, Spatio-temporal analysis of the impact of climate, cropping intensity and means of irrigation: an assessment on rice yield determinants in Bangladesh, Agriculture and Food Security, 5: 12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-016-0061-9 Awad Y., Wang J., Igalavithana A., Tsang D., Kim K., Lee S., and Ok Y., 2018, Biochar effects on rice paddy: meta-analysis, Advances in Agronomy, 148: 1-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2017.11.005 Cheng B., Jiang Y., and Cao C., 2021, Balance rice yield and eating quality by changing the traditional nitrogen management for sustainable production in China, Journal of Cleaner Production, 312: 127793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127793 Chintalapati P., Rathod S., Repalle N., Varma N., Karthikeyan K., Sharma S., Kumar R., and Katti G., 2023, Insect pest incidence with the system of rice intensification: results of a multi-location study and a study, Agronomy, 13(4): 1100. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13041100 Deng J., Ye J., Liu K., Harrison M., Zhong X., Wang C., Tian X., Huang L., and Zhang Y., 2022, Optimized management practices synergistically improved grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency by enhancing post-heading carbon and nitrogen metabolism in super hybrid rice, Agronomy, 13(1): 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13010013 Dobermann A., 2004, A critical assessment of the system of rice intensification (SRI), Agricultural Systems, 79: 261-281. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-521X(03)00087-8 Feng J., Chen C., Zhang Y., Song Z., Deng A., Zheng C., and Zhang W., 2013, Impacts of cropping practices on yield-scaled greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields in China: a study, Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 164: 220-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2012.10.009
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