Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences ›› 2025, Vol. 66 ›› Issue (9): 2084-2089.DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250392

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Selection and evaluation of water-saving and drought-resistant rice adaptability in newly (reclaimed) cultivated land in mountainous and hilly areas

HU Tiejun1(), ZHOU Fei1, JIN Shuquan2, WANG Feng2, CHEN Yutiao3,*()   

  1. 1. Yuyao Agricultural Technology Extension Service Station, Yuyao 315400, Zhejiang
    2. Ningbo Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ningbo 315101, Zhejiang
    3. Institute of Crop and Nuclear Technology Utilization, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, Zhejiang
  • Received:2025-05-29 Online:2025-09-11 Published:2025-10-14

Abstract:

To screen high-yield rice varieties suitable for cultivation in newly (reclaimed) hilly and mountainous farmland in Ningbo, nine water-saving and drought-resistant rice (WDR) varieties were evaluated. Correlation analysis, cluster analysis, and principal component analysis were used to comprehensively assess the correlation and differences in yield components and rice quality indicators among the varieties. The results showed that yield, head rice rate, chalkiness and gel consistency had high coefficients of variation, making them important factors for evaluating the comprehensive performance of WDR. Correlation analysis indicated a significant positive correlation between milled rice rate and seed-setting rate, while a highly significant negative correlation was observed between length-to-width ratio and both chalkiness and amylose content. It was suggested that improving the seed-setting rate enhanced rice processing quality, while increasing the length-to-width ratio improved appearance and cooking quality. Cluster analysis categorized the nine WDR varieties into four groups. Group Ⅳ, comprising three varieties, including Hanyou 737, Hanyou 73, and Hanyou 786, exhibited high yield, superior milling quality, and improved appearance quality. Based on principal component analysis composite scores, the top three varieties were Hanyou 786, Hanyou 737, and Hanyou 73, which were recommended for cultivation in newly (reclaimed) hilly areas of Ningbo.

Key words: water-saving and drought-resistant rice (WDR), yield, rice quality, cluster analysis, principal component analysis

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