TIANJIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua)--In Dongbaizhuang Village of north China's Tianjin, a giant hybrid rice variety is in the final grain-filling stage. The experimental rice variety was sown on 100 mu (6.67 hectares) of pilot rice paddies in late May and is expected to ripe in October.
No giant hybrid rice varieties have been grown in North China before, though planting of similar varieties has been successful in many cities of southern China.
The giant hybrid rice can grow between 1.8 to 2.2 meters tall. Compared to regular hybrid rice, it has higher yields, drought tolerance, and better resistance to disease and waterlogging.
A staff member shows an experimental giant hybrid rice variety in Dongbaizhuang Village of Dongjituo Township, Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin, Sept. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2022 shows an experimental giant hybrid rice variety grown in Dongbaizhuang Village of Dongjituo Township, Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Aerial photo taken on Sept. 6, 2022 shows an experimental giant hybrid rice variety grown in Dongbaizhuang Village of Dongjituo Township, Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
A staff member shows an experimental giant hybrid rice variety in Dongbaizhuang Village of Dongjituo Township, Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin, Sept. 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2022 shows an experimental giant hybrid rice variety grown in Dongbaizhuang Village of Dongjituo Township, Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)■
