Detailed Introduction to the Rice Variety Huhong Zao No. 1
Breeding institution: Rice and Sorghum Research Institute, Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Approval status: approved by the Sichuan Provincial Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1986, by the Hunan Provincial Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1988, and by the National Crop Variety Approval Committee in 1991.
Variety registration number: GS01018-l990.
Variety source: 1277/Red 410.
Characteristics: an early indica medium-maturity variety. Strong growth at the seedling stage, medium tillering, dark green leaf color, plant height about 75 cm, 1000-grain weight 28-29 g, uniform heading. Growth period 108-118 days. Moderately resistant to rice blast and bacterial leaf blight, susceptible to sheath blight. Average yield 400-450 kg per mu.
Cultivation points: pay attention to preventing sheath blight.
Suitable range: cultivation in Sichuan, Hunan, Jiangxi and other provinces.