Fig. 1: Spatial distribution and changes in paddy rice areas in the Asian highlands from 2000 to 2020, based on the APRA500 dataset.
From: The historical distribution and future expansion of paddy rice fields in Asian highlands

The central panel identifies locations where paddy rice was cultivated at least once during this period. The top panels highlight changes in rice cultivation across three sub-regions (Regions A, B, and C). The bottom panel summarizes the overall changes in rice-growing areas across the highlands.