Volume 8 | Issue - 8
Volume 8 | Issue - 8
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Volume 8 | Issue - 7
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Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food crop globally, with rising demand. In Indonesia, rice is a crucial commodity, with consumption reaching 30.90 million tons in 2023 and per capita production exceeding 100 kg. Despite this, domestic production falls short of meeting the national carbohydrate needs, highlighting the need for improved productivity to ensure food security. This study evaluated eight F7 rice genotypes, derived from crosses of local and national varieties, to identify new superior genotypes. Conducted at the Teaching Farm Seed Technology from May to November 2023, the experiment used a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight F7 genotypes, two comparison varieties, namely Gilirang and Pandan Wangi. Observations included plant height, tiller number, flowering age, panicle length, and grain yield per hill and hectare. Data were analyzed using variance analysis with F and LSD tests at a 0.05 significance level. Results indicated that all eight F7 genotypes outperformed the Pandan Wangi and Gilirang varieties. Genotypes BG2 and GB1 excelled in tiller number and grain yield per hectare, while GB3 had the highest 1000 grain weight. The high heritability of observed traits confirmed the significant role of genetics in rice quality, indicating the potential of new genotypes to boost future productivity.