The researchers conducted an experiment to find the best ways to save water and manage nitrogen for hybrid rice grown using a method called system of rice intensification (SRI). They tested different irrigation schedules and nitrogen management options on rice growth and yield. They found that irrigating the rice at 2 days after disappearance of ponded water resulted in the highest rice yield. Using 100% recommended nitrogen dose along with beneficial bacteria and plants like S. aculeata also increased rice yield and profitability. The best water productivity was achieved when irrigating at 8 days after disappearance of ponded water, while the highest profitability was seen with irrigation at 5 days after disappearance of ponded water.