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This chapter focuses on by-product processing and management in the rice sector. The first section reviews rice residue availability. The following sections describe rice residue processing technologies, including on-field and off-field options. On-field processing focuses mainly on composting and incorporation into the
soil, while off-field considers rice residue collection and use for energy and non-energy purposes. The chapter also covers value chain analysis and life cycle assessments of rice straw management
1 Introduction: rice by-products
2 Availability of rice straw and husks
3 In-field rice residue processing and management
4 Off-field rice residue processing and management
5 Using rice residues for energy production
6 Non-energy uses of rice residues
7 Summary
8 Future trends
9 Where to look for further information
10 References