RICE VARIETY TL6

1. Origin

Authors: Nguyen Tri Hoan, Phung Ba Tao, Nguyen Duy Bao, Le Hung Linh et al. – Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center – FCRI

TL6 is an aromatic rice which was bred from BT7 x KD18; TL 6 was temporarily recognized by Decision No 215 /QĐ-TT-CLT date 02/10/2008.

2. Major morphology and varietal characteristics

– Growth duration: 130-135 days in Spring and 105 – 110 days in Summer season.

– Plant height: 95 – 100 cm,

– Average yield 5.5-6.5 tons/ha, it can reach to 8.0 tons/ha in favourite condition.

– TL6 can grow in intensive cultivation, good resistance to major pests and diseases.

– After cooking it is soft, sweet, but not sticky.

– It can be growth twice per year

3. Contact

Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center,

Thanh Tri, Hanoi

ĐT: 024.336875583