CULTIVAR RELEASE – Hehongzhan 2: a red rice variety for South China with blast and brown planthopper resistance

Hehongzhan 2: a red rice variety for South China with blast and brown planthopper resistance

Wei Hu, Kebo Luo, Yun Gao, Zhixia Liu and Qiang Zhang

Abstract: Hehongzhan 2 is a new thermosensitive indica red rice variety with high yielding potential. It exhibits a moderately compact plant-type, moderate tillering capacity, and notable traits such as high blast resistance and moderate resistance to brown planthopper. This variety was developed in Guangdong, China.

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