Did you know that 80 percent of rice land is deficient in zinc? The problem is more widespread than what many people realize, which eventually affects (read: damage) the entire growth cycle of the crop. Fortunately, identifying this micronutrient disorder in rice is quite easy. Usually, you will find uneven plant growth and patches; there would be dusty brown spots on the stunted plants’ leaves; there would be increased spikelet sterility in rice; the blade size of the leaves will be reduced. There are plenty of other symptoms you might discover after about three weeks of transplanting. Of course, these signs do not alone mean zinc deficiency; at times, the problem would be something totally different. So, it’s a good idea to talk to a good expert. Following, once you have confirmed this micronutrient disorder, comes the time for the solution. The solution starts with first understanding why the problem popped up in the first place. Here, with zinc deficiency, the problem is