SL WildRice

Welcome to SL WildRice - Wild Rice Discovery and Conservation App!

SL WildRice is a comprehensive mobile application designed to document, identify, and map wild rice species found across Sri Lanka. Whether you're a researcher, farmer, conservationist, or nature enthusiast, this app empowers you to contribute to the scientific understanding and preservation of Sri Lanka's unique wild rice biodiversity.
Key Features:
🌾 Species Identification
Detailed identification guides for Sri Lanka's 5 main wild rice species
- Oryza nivara
- Oryza granulata
- Oryza eichingeri
- Oryza rufipogon
- Oryza rhyzomatis
Available in English, Sinhala, and Tamil for accessibility across communities.
📍 Location Mapping
- Add new wild rice locations with GPS coordinates
- View interactive distribution maps showing where species are found
- Track habitat information and environmental conditions
- Upload comprehensive documentation with multiple photo types
📸 Photo Documentation
- Capture multiple angles: whole plant views, habitat, leaf detail, panicle, and seed
- High-quality photo requirements for scientific accuracy
- Organize and manage your submissions
🔬 Expert Review System
- User submissions reviewed by agricultural experts
- Admin approval process ensures data quality
- Community-driven conservation effort
📚 Educational Resource
- Learn about the importance of wild rice in agricultural breeding
- Understand genetic diversity and conservation significance
- Access detailed species information with habitat details
- Global wild rice distribution overview
👥 Community Collaboration
- Connect with researchers and conservation experts
- Share observations and findings
- Contribute to national wild rice documentation
- Available in multiple languages for inclusive participation
About Wild Rice Importance:
Wild relatives (WR) of rice are valuable genetic resources containing novel alleles for rice breeding and continuous improvement. They are highly adaptable to diverse environmental conditions and serve as key drivers and primary germplasm resources for rice improvement towards future food security.
Data Privacy & Safety:
- User-submitted data is carefully reviewed before public sharing
- Control privacy settings: Public, Unlisted, or Private
- GPS data for display only - exact coordinates protected for conservation
Who Should Use This App:
- Agricultural researchers and scientists
- Rice farmers and agricultural professionals
- Conservation organizations
- Students and educators
- Nature enthusiasts and citizen scientists
- Government agricultural departments
Language Support:
English, Sinhala, Tamil

Download SL WildRice today and become part of Sri Lanka's wild rice conservation and research community! For inquiries, visit our contacts section within the app.