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Champa rice

Type Object Region Southeast Asia Time c. 1012

Champa rice, an early-maturing variety from Champa (south-central Vietnam), was introduced to the Northern Song around the early 11th century and spr…

Timeline

  1. c. 1012–1020Fujian Circuit · FujianChampa rice was introduced by sea or via envoys to Fujian and elsewhere for trial planting; its early-maturing traits drew the attention of the court and local agricultural officials.
  2. 1051–1060Liangzhe and Jianghuai · JiangnanIn the 1050s Champa rice was widely promoted in Jiangnan; combined with early-late rice rotation, it significantly raised regional grain output.

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