Detailed introduction to the rice variety Fu 8-l
Breeding unit: China National Rice Research Institute, Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Zhejiang Province, China.
Approval status: Approved by the Zhejiang Provincial Crop Variety Approval Committee, approved by the Jiangxi Provincial Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1990, and approved by the National Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1991.
Variety registration number: GS01011-l990.
Variety source: Dry seeds of early indica rice 8004 irradiated with cobalt-60.
Characteristics: A medium-late maturing early indica combination. Plant height 70-80 cm, compact plant type, thick and sturdy stems, 12-13 leaves on the main stem, 6-7 tillers per plant, 70-75 grains per panicle, seed setting rate above 80%, 1000-grain weight 31 g. Growth period 110-115 days. Fertilizer-tolerant and lodging-resistant, moderate shattering, resistant to rice blast, susceptible to bacterial leaf blight, relatively poor cold tolerance at the seedling stage, medium grain quality.
Cultivation points: Sowing rate per mu in the seedling bed 40-50 kg, seedling age 30-35 days, 150,000 seedlings per mu transplanted to the field.
Suitable range: Cultivated in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan and other provinces.