Although it is possible to replenish nutrients artificially with chemical fertilizer, the rice thus obtained is more fragile than its organically grown counterpart, and it has less quality.
化学肥料を使って土壌へ人工的に養分補給を行なうことは可能だが、獲れる米は有機栽培に比べて脆くなり、やはり質が低下する。