The Potential Yield of Upland Red Rice Shade Tolerant On Organic Farming System Waode Nuraida, Muhidin, Ni Wayan Sri Suliartini, Dewi Nurhayati Yusuf, Sitti Leomo, Suarna Samai, Gusti Ray Sadimantara, Gusti Ayu Kade Sutariati
Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University
Abstract
Upland red rice has long been cultivated by the community and generally for its consumption because of its limited production. Red rice is often consumed as a complement to sago^s staple food so that nutritional adequacy can be met from both sources. Red rice produced from upland red rice is generally fluffier with a smooth texture, fragrant aroma, and rich in anthocyanins. Preliminary research shows that some local upland rice lines have a tolerance to drought stress and shade. Upland rice is usually developed on dry land and can also be developed as an insert plant between rows of young plantation/forestry plants. However, upland rice which is developed as an interplant, generally has a low production. This study aims to obtain upland red rice that is shade tolerant and has high production potential, which will later be developed in an organic cropping pattern. The results showed that (1) Shade had a significant effect on plants^ vegetative components, which included plant height, leaf length, leaf area, and number of tillers. (2) Shade has a significant effect on plants^ generative components, including the percentage of empty grain, the amount of filled grain, and dry grain production.
