Rice is a staple food crop
Rice is a staple food crop for nearly 700 million Southeast Asians, constituting approximately 50 per cent of caloric intake.[1] Any rice shortage is a cause of concern for Southeast Asian governments due to its outsized impact on public health, welfare, and social stability. The purpose of this article is to present the nature of extreme heat, highlight its impact on rice supply, and identify measures that countries could adopt to build resilience to rising heat. สล็อตเว็บตรง