Yamada Nishiki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 'Yamada Nishiki' |
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| Species | Oryza sativa |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Yamadaho' × 'Tankan wataribune' |
| Cultivar | 'Yamada Nishiki' |
| Origin | Japan, 1936 |
Yamada Nishiki (pronounced Yah-mah-dah Nee-shee-kee, and written 山田錦 in Japanese) is a special type of Japanese rice. It is a short-grain rice, which means its grains are round and plump. This rice is very famous because it is used to make high-quality sake, a traditional Japanese alcoholic drink.
Sake makers love Yamada Nishiki rice because it can soak up water easily and break down well during the brewing process. This helps them create delicious sake. It is the most popular type of rice grown specifically for making sake.
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What is Yamada Nishiki Rice?
Yamada Nishiki is a unique kind of rice that was created by mixing two other types of rice. This process is called crossing or hybridizing.
How Yamada Nishiki Was Created
Scientists created Yamada Nishiki rice in 1923. They crossed two different rice plants: 'Yamadaho' and 'Tankanwataribune'. This means they took pollen from one plant and used it to fertilize the other, combining their best features.
When it Got its Name
After its creation, this new rice type was officially named Yamada Nishiki in 1936. The name has stuck ever since, making it well-known around the world for its quality.
Where Yamada Nishiki Grows
This special rice is mostly grown in Japan. Its original home is Hyogo-ken, which is a region in Japan. However, it is also grown in other areas like Okayama-ken and Fukuoka-ken. These regions have the right climate and soil for Yamada Nishiki to grow best.
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