Bringing three-line hybrid rice varieties into mass production

In 2012, some provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam and Nghe An . are expected to put into mass production three-line hybrid rice CT16.

This rice variety was successfully researched by Associate Professor-Doctor Nguyen Thi Tram and colleagues at Agricultural University I. This is also the first three-line hybrid rice variety of Vietnam to be put into mass production in Thanh Hoa.

Rice flower (Artwork: Flickr)

According to reports at the field conference on three-line hybrid rice variety CT16 in Hoang Son commune, Hoang Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province on June 11, this rice variety produces 70 tons / ha (higher yield 5- 7% compared with Chinese Nhi Nhi 838 triple hybrid rice varieties); It has a very good anti-cold ability, is less prone to cotton blast, short growth time, in spring season from 130-135 days, from 115-120 days in the crop, which is favorable for winter production.

In addition, this rice variety has some characteristics such as rice quality, pest resistance equivalent to the Chinese hybrid rice variety Nhi uu 838, but it is cheaper.

Mr. Doan Van Sau, Director of Cuong Tan Limited Liability Company said that CT16 rice variety has been specially recognized as a new three-line hybrid rice variety.

By 2012, the company will organize the production of this 500ha rice seed to supply farmers in Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh and Ha Nam provinces, thereby, gradually reducing the dependence of rice varieties. Three-line hybrid of China.