THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) under the Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to plant heat-tolerant varieties that can yield up to 7 tons per hectare (tons/ha) or above the national average of around 4 tons/ha.
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute under the Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to plant heat-tolerant varieties that can yield up to 7 tons per hectare or above the national average of around 4 tons/ha.'This is in preparation for the projected temperature increases,' DA-PhilRice said, urging farmers to test the adaptability of these rice varieties to withstand high temperatures in their localities.
Manigbas said NISC Rc 600 and Rc 602, the country's first high-temperature-tolerant rice seeds, display exceptional traits crucial for resilience in high-temperature conditions.'These can withstand temperatures up to 37 C and even up to 38 C in controlled environments like glasshouses,' he said.Manigbas explained that the NSIC Rc 600 under heat stress yields 6.3 tons/ha and, in normal conditions, between 6.5 and 7 tons/ha.
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