Y.C.Chiu² and F.H.Lin²

Abstract

　Taisen Glutinous 2(breeding line was originally named Taisen Glutinuous Yu 744) was selected from the cross-combination between Taichung Sen Glutinuous 1 and Tainung Sen 20 in the first crop of 1984. After a series of yield trials, including the regional yield trial conducted throughout the whole island, the experimental results showed that this variety is characterized of early maturing and relatively higher yield. The growth duration from transplanting to harvest about 115 days in the first crop and 101 days in the second crop, it is about 13 days and 6 days earlier than Taichung Sen Glutinuous 1 for the first and second crop, respectively. Average yield of this variety was 3.5% lower than the check variety Taichun Sen Glutinuous 1, however , it possesses erect plant type, good eating quality with aroma, and tolerance to low- temperature. Based on these data, it is recommended to grow this variety in double rice crop area , especially in southern Taiwan.

Key words: Rice, new variety.