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Criaderos de mejillones o "muscleres" típicas del Delta del Ebro, enclavadas en mitad de la Bahía dels Alfacs que gracias a la mezcla de aguas dulces y saladas están cargadas de nutrientes, estas construcciones marítimas albergan criaderos de mejillones y de ostras.
Mussel farms or "muscleres" typical of the Ebro Delta, nestled in the middle of Bahía dels Alfacs which, thanks to the mixture of fresh and salt waters are loaded with nutrients, these maritime constructions are home to mussel and oyster farms.
Sant Carles de la Ràpita (Tarragona/ Catalunya/ Spain)
A male Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) discovered a treasure trove of nutrients likely stored by another bird in a cavity in the rough bark of the aspen poplar in the woods east of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
29 December, 2022.
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After a heavy storm the day before with winds reaching 80mph on the Isle of Wight just across the solent, the beach at Lepe was piled high with seaweed, invertebrates and nutrient rich treasure thrown up by the sea. It was a delight watching Turnstone and a solitary Sanderling explore the rich pickings as they busily scuttled and searched along the shoreline. A close look at the rear foot of this Sanderling shows the diagnostic lack of a hind toe with this species.
Male common blues have violet-blue upper wings with grey-beige undersides. However, females vary from those with predominantly brown upper wings and orange crescents, usually more common in the south, to those with more blue, found farther north and west.
This butterfly is common throughout the UK. There are often two broods, with eggs laid in June, then August and September. Common blue caterpillars hibernate and pupate in April and May giving rise to adults in May and June.
The caterpillars are short, green and furry. They feed on the underside of young leaves, leaving the upper leaf epidermis intact. This creates silvery blotches on the leaves that are easy to spot.
The caterpillars secrete nutrient-containing substances that attract ants. In turn, the ants protect the caterpillar from predators. Ants probably tend the chrysalis too.
Adults drink nectar from flat-headed flowers. Caterpillars eat wild, leguminous plants such as bird's-foot trefoil, rest harrow and white clover.
Sarracenia leucophylla, also known as the Crimson Pitcherplant, Purple Trumpet-leaf or White Pitcherplant, is a carnivorous plant in the genus Sarracenia. Like all the Sarracenia, it is native to North America and this species is endemic to the southeastern United States.
It inhabits moist and low-nutrient longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) savannas, primarily along the Gulf Coast, and generally west of the Apalachicola River on the Florida Panhandle.
This magnificent specimen was seen at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Lianas are a principal physiognomic component of tropical and subtropical forests and are typically considered to be parasites of trees. In contrast, the substantial contribution of lianas to rainforest leaf litter production (up to 40%) suggests that they play important roles in nutrient cycles and may benefit their host trees. Lianas contribute disproportionately to total forest litter production at least partially because lianas invest relatively little in support structures and proportionately much more to leaf production when compared with trees.
This Juniper Hairstreak was sipping nutrients from the moist soil. Butterfly season is finally here.
Green Ridge State Forest
Allegany County, Maryland
Mammoth Hot Spring's Orange Mound Spring is a sight to see. Colors were nice and rich on this rainy afternoon. Dimensions are 48'x25'x25'. It is quite tall and impressive.
The Orange Mound Spring is thermally cooler (~170˚F) than most springs in Yellowstone and at the Mammoth Hot Springs themselves, allowing the orange-tinted cyanobacteria to thrive and color the spring a darker shade of orange than the rest of the Mammoth Terraces. Depending on the nutrients that the bacteria receive, the color may change throughout the year.
The Spring is said to be very old due to the shape and size of the mound as well as how little water flows out of the spring itself. It has created other nearby cone-shaped springs from itself due to the travertine deposits wearing away.
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But as autumn approaches, certain influences both inside and outside the plant cause the chlorophylls to be replaced at a slower rate than they are being used up. During this period, with the total supply of chlorophylls gradually dwindling, the "masking" effect slowly fades away. Then other pigments that have been present (along with the chlorophylls) in the cells all during the leaf's life begin to show through. These are carotenoids they give us colorations of yellow, brown, orange, and the many hues in between.
The reds, the purples, and their blended combinations that decorate autumn foliage come from another group of pigments in the cells called anthocyanins. These pigments are not present in the leaf throughout the growing season as are the carotenoids. They develop in late summer in the sap of the cells of the leaf, and this development is the result of complex interactions of many influences - both inside-and outside the plant. Their formation depends on the breakdown of sugars in the presence of bright light as the level of a certain chemical (phosphate) in the leaf is reduced.
But in the fall, phosphate, along with the other chemicals and nutrients, moves out of the leaf into the stem of the plant. When this happens, the sugar-breakdown process changes, leading to the production of anthocyanin pigments. The brighter the light during this period, the greater the production of anthocyanins and the more brilliant the resulting color display that we see. When the days of autumn are bright and cool, and the nights are chilly but not freezing, the brightest colorations usually develop.
Aechmea nudicaulis is a bromeliad species in the genus Aechmea, which is often used as an ornamental plant. This species is native to Central America, the West Indies, central and southern Mexico, and northern and central South America. A number of cultivars derived from this species are commercially available. These are either selected forms, or hybrids arising from crosses with other species. These epiphytes do not take nutrients from the host tree but obtain most of their water and nutrients from the urn created by the rosette of leaves. This is a most attractive plant with pale green arching leaves and a spike with large red bracts and greeny yellow flowers during spring and summer. Once the plant has flowered it will produce pups around the base of the plant. The pups will take nutrients from the dying parent plant and can be removed and replanted when they reach about a third of the parent. 13152
Orange-Barred Sulphur and other butterflies eating minerals on river bank in Manú National Park.
Mud-puddling, or simply puddling, is a behaviour most conspicuous in butterflies, but occurs in other animals as well, mainly insects; they seek out nutrients in certain moist substances such as rotting plant matter, mud and carrion and they suck up the fluid. Where the conditions are suitable, conspicuous insects such as butterflies commonly form aggregations on wet soil, dung or carrion. From the fluids they obtain salts and amino acids that play various roles in their physiology, ethology and ecology.
Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, Manú National Park
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Puddling by the stream. Many butterflies sip from wet soil and mud puddles to gain important nutrients and minerals.
Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area
Serpentine Barrens
Owings Mills, Maryland
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, bred to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
Highland cattle descend from the Hamitic Longhorn, which were brought to Britain by Neolithic farmers in the second millennium BC, as the cattle migrated northwards through Africa and Europe. Highland cattle were historically of great importance to the economy, with the cattle being raised for meat primarily and sold in England.
The 1885 herd book describes two distinct types of Highland cattle. One was the West Highland, or Kyloe, originating and living mostly in the Outer Hebrides, which had harsher conditions. These cattle tended to be smaller, to have black coats and, due to their more rugged environment, to have long hair. These cattle were named due to the practice of relocating them. The kyles are narrow straits of water, and the cattle were driven across them to get to market.
The other type was the mainland; these tended to be larger because their pastures provided richer nutrients. They came in a range of colours, most frequently dun or red. These types have now been crossbred so that there is no distinct difference.
Since the early 20th century, breeding stock has been exported to many parts of the world, especially Australia and North America.
It is estimated that there are now around 15,000 Highland cattle in the United Kingdom.
Water is vital for all forms of life. Although it provides no calories or organic nutrients water plays an important role in our world. It is the centre piece of all life. And supply is becoming increasingly scarce HMM!
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a herd of Grévy's Zebras in the Laikipia area in Kenya
from Wikipedia:
"A mineral lick (also known as a salt lick) is a place where animals can go to lick essential mineral nutrients from a deposit of salts and other minerals. Natural licks are common, and they provide essential elements such as phosphorus and the biometals (sodium, calcium, iron, zinc, and trace elements) required for bone, muscle and other growth in herbivorous mammals such as deer, moose, elephants, hippos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, tapirs, woodchucks, fox squirrels, mountain goats, porcupines, and frugivorous bats. Such licks are especially important in ecosystems such as tropical rainforests and grasslands with poor general availability of nutrients."
WITH LESS THAN 2000 still living in the wild according to the IUCN Red List the Grevy's Zebra is listed as ENDANGERED
It is the tallest of all zebras and of all living species of wild equids. Some of the distinctive features are well visible in this image:
A large and long head with huge ears that are round
Narrow and closely spaced stripes
No stripes on the belly
A tall and erect mane that extends into a black stripe on the top of the body
Grévy's or Grevy's Zebra also called Imperial Zebra
Equus grevyi
Grévyzebra
Zèbre de Grévy
Grevyzebra
cebra de Grévy o cebra real
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Tilden Botanic Garden, Berkeley, CA
Western False Asphodel (Triantha occidentalis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Tofieldiaceae. It used to be called Tofieldia occidentalis. It was only recently determined to be a carnivorous plant with a unique sticky inflorescence trap catching unsuspecting prey. Its flower stems are covered in a sticky substance and have tiny hairs that produce a digestive enzyme, a phosphatase. The sticky substance is able to trap small insects, which are digested by the enzyme from the hairs, allowing the plant to absorb their nutrients. The left frame in this diptych provides a close-up view of Western False Asphodel with its trapped prey.
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Strawberries offer several health benefits,in addition to high levels of vitamin C,they provide many nutrients,minerals and antioxidants.In addition they look attractive and are delicious,also providing that beneficial feel good factor.
In contrast to mimicry, where an individual tries to go unnoticed, the opposite strategy is called aposematism, from apos, far away, and sema, sign.
It is about being visible, with bright colours that denote toxicity, in this case the toxin is taken from its nutrient plant, Euphorbia sp.
It is a "species-level" defence. A "novice" predator will try to eat it but will give up because of the discomfort it will cause, perhaps simply because of the bad taste.
The predator has learned, and may pass on this lesson. The caterpillar "at the individual level" will have died, but "its sacrifice" will help the rest of its species to survive because the "taught predator" will not try again.
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Al contrario que el mimetismo, donde un individuo intenta pasar desapercibido, la estrategia contraria se denomina aposematismo, de apos, lejos, y sema, señal.
Se trata de mostrarse visible, con colores vivos que denotan toxicidad, en este caso la toxina la toman de su planta nutricia, la Euphorbia sp.
Es una defensa "a nivel de especie". Un depredador "novato" intentará comérsela pero desistirá debido a las molestias que le producirá, quizá simplemente el mal sabor.
El depredador ha aprendido, y quizá transmita esta enseñanza. La oruga "a nivel de individuo" habrá muerto, pero "su sacrificio" servirá para que el resto de su especie sobreviva ya que el "depredador enseñado" no lo volverá a intentar.
Leaf decay, the breakdown of organic matter, is an essential process for the health of the woodland's soil. The resulting nutrients aid new growth.
So... decay=good!
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Rays of morning sun made this bunch of Mycena roseoflava on a fallen tree irresistable to photograph. The small fungus gains nutrients from decaying organic matter and breaks it down into its composites.
M. roseoflava stands at a height of 5-10 millimeters (0.2 to 0.4 inch) and an equal width. The relatively short stem is slightly swollen at the stem base.
In 2021, the species was discovered to be bioluminescent, this never having been recorded previously. Fungi lovers and mycologists have been organising a yearly Fungal Foray in New Zealand for the last 25 years or so. Apart from checking out their daily finds with microscopes in the evening, they also wander around the forest at night finding bioluminescent fungi. Focus stacked image.
Color show in the sky of Tuyajto Lagoon. Located in the Atacama Desert, Chile, this place is a spectacle of nature. The pond floor is formed by salt. The small formations are due to action of microorganisms that for thousands of years feed on the nutrients present there.
This all white mushroom, known as the Destroying Angel (Amanita sp.), contains a potent toxin (amatoxin) and is extremely poisonous if consumed.
The mushroom is widespread in East North America. It forms a network that is intricately associated with the roots of certain trees and facilitates the uptake of essential nutrients, such as phosphates and nitrogen compounds that would otherwise be unavailable to the host plant ( known as an ectomycorrhizal association).
For more information see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destroying_angel
Photo taken September 2017. Mixed deciduous/coniferous forest, West Quebec, Canada
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Lens: Meyer Optik Görlitz Oreston 50/1.8 (early zebra: M42)
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She's spending the last weeks of her life, our Honeybee, foraging for pollen for the well-being of the hive. Before this she was a hive worker for a couple of weeks, feeding the larvae and generally cleaning up. Also 'chemically' extracting the nutrients from the pollen delivered by her older companions, and dumping the leftover debris.
As a forager herself now she won't partake of the pollen she's collecting because her system no longer has the enzymes necessary to access those nutrients.
Honeybee is delighting on an African Daisy, an Osteospermum in the Hortus Botanicus.
Spoonbills get their pink color from their nutrient intake. This delicately hued bird (and its equally pale partner) has apparently been knocking back the rosé on Horsepen Bayou.
Tithonia diversifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is commonly known as the tree marigold, Mexican tournesol, Mexican sunflower, Japanese sunflower or Nitobe chrysanthemum. It is native to Mexico and Central America but has a nearly pantropical distribution as an introduced species. Depending on the area they may be either annual or perennial. It has shown great potential in raising the soil fertility in soils depleted in nutrients. Originating in Mexico; research has shown its potential in benefiting poor African farmers. This plant is a weed that grows quickly and has become an option as an affordable alternative to expensive synthetic fertilizers. It has shown to increase plant yields and the soil nutrients of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). 32207
Like all desert animals, the desert bighorn sheep have adapted to their environments lack of free-standing water. They have evolved a nine-stage digestive process that allows for the maximum absorption of both nutrients and moisture from the grasses and other vegetation that they eat. Even with this extremely efficient digestive process, desert bighorn sheep must seek out standing water to drink every two to three days.
Beach grass must be tough to survive in a hostile environment with few nutrients! I found this clump on Pacific Beach in Washington State.
Aechmea nudicaulis is a bromeliad species in the genus Aechmea, which is often used as an ornamental plant. This species is native to Central America, the West Indies, central and southern Mexico, and northern and central South America. A number of cultivars derived from this species are commercially available. These are either selected forms, or hybrids arising from crosses with other species. These epiphytes do not take nutrients from the host tree but obtain most of their water and nutrients from the urn created by the rosette of leaves. This is a most attractive plant with pale green arching leaves and a spike with large red bracts and greeny yellow flowers during spring and summer. Once the plant has flowered it will produce pups around the base of the plant. The pups will take nutrients from the dying parent plant and can be removed and replanted when they reach about a third of the parent. 32061
A fern (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta /ˌpɒliˌpɒdiˈɒfɪtə, -əˈfaɪtə/)[citation needed] is a member of a group of vascular plants (plants with xylem and phloem) that reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers. The polypodiophytes include all living pteridophytes except the lycopods, and differ from mosses and other bryophytes by being vascular, i.e., having specialized tissues that conduct water and nutrients and in having life cycles in which the branched sporophyte is the dominant phase. Ferns have complex leaves called megaphylls, that are more complex than the microphylls of clubmosses. Most ferns are leptosporangiate ferns. They produce coiled fiddleheads that uncoil and expand into fronds. The group includes about 10,560 known extant species. Ferns are defined here in the broad sense, being all of the Polypodiopsida, comprising both the leptosporangiate (Polypodiidae) and eusporangiate ferns, the latter group including horsetails, whisk ferns, marattioid ferns, and ophioglossoid ferns.
Ferns first appear in the fossil record about 360 million years ago in the late Devonian period, but many of the current families and species did not appear until roughly 145 million years ago in the early Cretaceous, after flowering plants came to dominate many environments. The fern Osmunda claytoniana is a paramount example of evolutionary stasis; paleontological evidence indicates it has remained unchanged, even at the level of fossilized nuclei and chromosomes, for at least 180 million years.
Ferns are not of major economic importance, but some are used for food, medicine, as biofertilizer, as ornamental plants, and for remediating contaminated soil. They have been the subject of research for their ability to remove some chemical pollutants from the atmosphere. Some fern species, such as bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) and water fern (Azolla filiculoides) are significant weeds worldwide. Some fern genera, such as Azolla, can fix nitrogen and make a significant input to the nitrogen nutrition of rice paddies. They also play certain roles in folklore.
Nutrient-poor grassland - Pearl-bordered fritillary
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Apparently butterflies such as this small tortoise shell like to rest and sun themselves like we do , opening their wings to take in the sun and absorbing nutrients from the ground.
The rainy season is in fully swing. In fact, its raining crazily the last month and broke several historical rainfall records. The farmers are using these rains to plant paddy (rice) which need lots of water and not recommended during dry seasons. The fields are first soaked in water and then the saplings are planted in orderly fashion. But before that, the fields of Black Soil are tilled deep bringing out lots of rich nutrients and small creatures like snails, scorpions, frogs and other insects to the top.
And for this fresh food, the season sees plenty of Spoonbills, Storks, Openbills, 100's of Egrets wading in the water soaked paddy fields. They help the farmers by clearing out the snails and other small insects that could hurt the output.
Both these birds are resident birds of the subcontinent and found throughout the season. Think the Storks breeding season is now and hence they are out in big numbers. Almost all the lakes are inundated with heavy rain, so there is not much wading space for these large birds. Spoonbills though are often seen in shallow fields like this one.
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I often see Porcupines in April, and I think I know why. All winter, they've been stripping bark from branches, eating the tender ends of twigs and nutrient-packed buds found on shrubs such as buffaloberry.
Suddenly, spring is here (or maybe gradually, depending on the year and the random turns of weather). New leaves of grass and other low growing plants develop before the shrubs produce leaves, and they must contain nutrients that the spiny rodents crave. All the Porcupines I've seen recently have been on the ground. Sometimes their muzzles are pressed directly against the ground, clipping new growth, possibly pulling up roots, evidently enjoying their expanded diet.
I learned about Porcupines early in my backpacking days, in the 1970s. Porcupines chewed holes in my pack one night in Kootenay National Park, after which I found room for it inside my tent. The next day I met a group of four hikers who were bivouacking under plastic sheeting instead of carrying tents; they had spent the whole night chasing off Porcupines that were trying to use them as a salt lick. Porcupines crave sodium. And I've heard horror stories of backpackers returning to their vehicles to find their tires shredded by Porcupines, maybe for the road salt, maybe just for the joy of chewing rubber.
I have to admit they're cute.
I've been surprised at how Porcupines have adapted to prairie habitat, as I always have associated them with mountains and forests. But here they are. I surprised this one in the open, made several dozen shots from the rolling red Toyota blind before it waddled away across a prairie dog town.
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another shot from one of my favourite places, the 'Two Water' mangrove forest in Krabi.
Quite a unique little biosphere, where at high tide saltwater from the Andaman Sea and fresh water from the mountain forests mix in a small stream. The constant exchange of nutrients combined with shelter from the mangrove trees create an ideal nursery for everything that thrives in this climate. An incredibly rich little biodiversity hotspot, besides providing a visual spectacle.
Please feel free to check my Thailand album for some other views from this same place published previously, e.g. a close up of a tree reflected and one of the magnificent palms that grow in the surrounding wetlands.
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Dragonflies are important in wetland ecosystems, vulnerable to wetland drainage, excess nutrients, pesticides and shoreline "cleaning." They eat a broad range of insects from mosquitoes to beetles to other dragonflies. Over 60 dragonflies are found in Central Florida. Some species do not venture far from the water where they breed, while others, such as the Wandering Glider, migrate long distances.
The four-spotted pennant dragonfly is found throughout the southern tier of the United States as far west as Arizona. It's also been spotted in New Jersey. In Florida, its found in most peninsular counties, including all of South Florida, and in a few panhandle counties as far west as Leon and Wakulla. Like other dragonflies, it likes to be around lakes and ponds, since that's where it spends the first part of its life, and that's where it reproduces. The scientific name of the four-spotted pennant is brachymesia gravida. Mature individuals have a dark, slender body, a large black spot between the nodus and stigma of each wing and white stigmas (the only dragonfly with white stigmas). Juveniles are mostly orange-brown with white spots on the side of the face.
This Four-spotted Pennant is from my archives! (Hope I am right about the ID Mary)
During this past Autumn our Summer lingered almost until the end of October; then within a week we had severe winter weather that lasted for a number of weeks without a break. Consequently, the leaves did not have time to turn colour and fall to the ground. Instead, they froze on the trees before they could send their nutrients back to the roots. Thus, these rich leather-coloured leaves are still gracing the orchards.
Long Hoverflies might, I think, also be called Fruitful Hoverflies. They may have as many as eight generations in a single summer season. They're not quite as prevalent as Marmalade Hoverflies, but you can't miss them on flowers such as Erigeron. I saw this one just outside the nice Klarenbeek nature area opposite Abcoude's golfcourse.
It's Autumn and there are still pretty Bramble Flowers, though most are withering away. But this one has enough nutrients to entice insects.
Here are (at bottom) a Dronefly and (at top) a Honeybee foraging peacefully together.
Rare tube club
Grows on nutrient-poor grassland, likes between mosses, individually or in small groups.
Golden Meadow Club (Clavulinopsis helvola)
Kalkalpen National Park, 22-10-2022
Seltene Röhrenkeule
Wächst auf Magerrasen, gerne zwischen Moosen, einzeln oder in kleinen Gruppen.
Goldgelbe Wiesenkeule (Clavulinopsis helvola)
Nationalpark Kalkalpen, 22-10-2022
A nicely bright day with startling blue skies and I took a walk around the Gaasperplas to see what I could see. Yellows especially of the stamens of Willow Catkins and the petals of Celandine and Daffodil. And of course a variety of insects come to seek their nutrients: a Dronefly, Honeybees and wonderful furry Bumblebee.
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The province of Nan is located in the north of Thailand and borders Laos. It is one of the lesser known provinces of Thailand, but is known for its natural beauty. Rice planting is one important agricultural activity in Thailand and it is part of the country's culture and traditions. The rice planting process in Thailand starts with preparing the soil. The farmers plow the soil to loosen it and provide it with nutrients. Then the rice seeds are planted in separate beds. After the seeds have germinated, the young rice plants are planted on the rice fields. These rice fields are usually arranged in terraces to better manage the water and ensure even irrigation. Planting rice is usually done manually, where the farmers manually put the rice plant into the ground. After planting, the fields are usually immersed in water to protect the rice plants from weeds and pests. After about 4 to 6 months, the rice is fully grown and ready to be harvested. After harvesting, the rice grains are washed and dried before being stored or sold at the market. Rice is an important source of food in Thailand and is used in many dishes from curries to fried rice dishes.
Planting rice together is an important tradition in Thailand and often seen as a social activity. This process is called "กฤษณา หรือ งานกฤษณา" in Thai and is usually performed between May and July, during the rainy season. When planting rice together, the local communities come together to plant rice together. This is not only a way to complete the rice harvest, but also an opportunity to strengthen social bonds within the community. The process of planting rice together usually starts with choosing a suitable location and preparing the soil. Then the rice is planted in separate beds. The young rice plants are then planted in the rice fields by the community participants, who usually work in rows. During the rice planting, participants are entertained with music and singing, and food and drink are often shared. This creates a festive atmosphere and contributes to strengthening community ties. After the harvest, the rice is then distributed among the community participants according to the amount of work they have contributed to the process. It is an important tradition that is still carried on in many parts of Thailand.
De provincie Nan is gelegen in het noorden van Thailand en grenst aan Laos. Het is één van de minder bekende provincies van Thailand, maar staat bekend om zijn natuurlijke schoonheid. Rijstplanten is één belangrijke landbouwactiviteit in Thailand en het is een onderdeel van de cultuur en de tradities van het land. Het proces van rijstplanten in Thailand begint met het voorbereiden van de grond. De boeren ploegen de grond om deze los te maken en te voorzien van voedingsstoffen. Vervolgens worden de rijstzaden in aparte bedden geplant. Nadat de zaden zijn ontkiemd, worden de jonge rijstplantjes uitgeplant op de rijstvelden. Deze rijstvelden zijn meestal ingedeeld in terrassen om het water beter te kunnen beheren en te zorgen voor een gelijkmatige irrigatie. Het planten van rijst wordt meestal handmatig gedaan, waarbij de boeren het rijstplantje met de hand in de grond steken. Tijdens het planten van de rijst worden de deelnemers vermaakt met muziek en zang, en wordt er vaak eten en drinken gedeeld. Na het planten worden de velden meestal ondergedompeld in water om de rijstplanten te beschermen tegen onkruid en ongedierte. Bij het samen rijst planten komen de lokale gemeenschappen bij elkaar om samen rijst te planten. Dit is niet alleen een manier om de rijstoogst te voltooien, maar ook een gelegenheid om de sociale banden binnen de gemeenschap te versterken. Na ongeveer 4 tot 6 maanden is de rijst volgroeid en klaar om geoogst te worden. Na de oogst wordt de rijst dan verdeeld onder de deelnemers van de gemeenschap, afhankelijk van de hoeveelheid werk die ze hebben bijgedragen aan het proces. De rijst wordt dan opgeslagen of verkocht op de markt. Rijst is een belangrijke bron van voedsel in Thailand en wordt gebruikt in veel gerechten, van curry's tot gebakken rijstgerechten.