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China has 25 million hectares of paddy soils, accounting for 25% of the total cultivated land in the country. Paddy (Oryza sativa) output amounts to 44% of the total grain output. These soils are characterized by a long history, varying types, and great productive potential.
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Zitong, G. (1986). Origin, Evolution, and Classification of Paddy Soils in China. In: Stewart, B.A. (eds) Advances in Soil Science. Advances in Soil Science, vol 5. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8660-5_4
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