Rice variety V071A compared with Reiziq[PBR]

Abstract

Key findings • Three seasons of research have provided confidence that V071A is a superior rice variety to Reiziq[PBR] in all agronomic attributes. • The V071A grain yield was higher than Reiziq[PBR] in all experiments by an average of 1.43 t/ha. • V071A development does not slow during periods of low temperatures like Reiziq[PBR], which is very beneficial in cool seasons. • V071A has strong emergence and establishment vigour like Reiziq[PBR], and a higher tolerance to grain shattering than Reiziq[PBR]. • Provided V071A meets market quality requirements, it is showing potential to be a welcome replacement for Reiziq[PBR], the current industry standard bold medium-grain rice variety for the past 18 years.