R. Rathod, Y.S. Parameswari, K. Chaitanya, P. Madhukar, K.P.C. Reddy Cold, stress, rabi, rice 297-298 2 (5) September, 2026 Rice, being a tropical crop, thrives best under warm and humid conditions. However, during the rabi season, when it is grown under relatively cooler temperatures, cold stress has emerged as a major constraint affecting growth and yield.