Performance evaluation of certain rice cultivars

Abstract

Experiments were conducted with 12 rice cultivars for three consecutive years from 1984-85 to 1987-88 during kharif and rabi seasons in randomised block design. Pooled analysis of the data for kharif and rabi seasons indicated that MO 4 registered the highest grain yield in the kharif (5068 kg/ha) and rabi (4891 kg/ha) crop seasons. Hence MO 4 can be recommended for cultivation in Wynad in both the seasons. Edavaka was also found to be a promising cultivar when grain yield, straw yield and comparatively shorter duration were considered and hence requires further studies.