Evaluation of Yield, Reaction to Diseases, and Grain Physical Attributes of Some Introduced Rice Hybrids in Ghana
Joint Authors
Akromah, Richard
Abebrese, Samuel Oppong
Yeboah, Alex
Dogbe, Wilson
Dartey, Paul Kofi Ayirebi
Gracen, Vernon Edward
Offei, Samuel Kwame
Danquah, Eric Yirenkyi
Source
International Journal of Agronomy
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-03-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hybrid rice technology is one of the promising, sustainable, and proven technologies for increasing rice production and productivity with a yield advantage of 15–30% over modern inbred varieties.
The potential of hybrid rice has so far not been exploited in Ghana.
This study was undertaken to evaluate the yield potential, reaction to diseases, and physical grain attributes of some introduced hybrids.
The trials were laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates across three locations.
Data were taken on grain yield, yield components, reaction to diseases, and grain physical characteristics.
Four promising hybrids (SWARNA 2, ARGH 1501, ARGH 1502, and ARGH 1503) with a mean yield advantage of 15–20.8% over the best inbred check “AgraRice” were identified.
With few exceptions, the hybrids were broadly adapted and had adequate resistance to blast and bacterial leaf blight.
Most of the test hybrids had long slender grains which make them acceptable to the Ghanaian market but lacked aroma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abebrese, Samuel Oppong& Yeboah, Alex& Dogbe, Wilson& Dartey, Paul Kofi Ayirebi& Akromah, Richard& Gracen, Vernon Edward…[et al.]. 2019. Evaluation of Yield, Reaction to Diseases, and Grain Physical Attributes of Some Introduced Rice Hybrids in Ghana. International Journal of Agronomy،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155742
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abebrese, Samuel Oppong…[et al.]. Evaluation of Yield, Reaction to Diseases, and Grain Physical Attributes of Some Introduced Rice Hybrids in Ghana. International Journal of Agronomy No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155742
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abebrese, Samuel Oppong& Yeboah, Alex& Dogbe, Wilson& Dartey, Paul Kofi Ayirebi& Akromah, Richard& Gracen, Vernon Edward…[et al.]. Evaluation of Yield, Reaction to Diseases, and Grain Physical Attributes of Some Introduced Rice Hybrids in Ghana. International Journal of Agronomy. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1155742
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1155742