Importance of tiller habit in semideep water environment

C. Y. Tay

Abstract

This study using eleven selected varieties showed that the intermediate compact tiller habit plant type was more tolerant to partial submergence at the late tillering to booting phases. Changes in tiller and leaf parameters in this plant type were not detrimental compared to those in the spreading tiller habit plant type. Sekembang and Mat Candu showed similar responses to partial submergence even when their tiller habit was changed. Sigadis and FR 13A were two entries with large tiller elongation capability.

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