NSIC Rc 160 (Tubigan 14) Rice Variety: Characteristics and Grain Quality
NSIC Rc 160 is an inbred rice variety for irrigated lowland, known locally as Tubigan 14. The NSIC approved it in 2007. Its days to harvest and trial yield are not published yet, but its pest ratings and grain quality are below.
If you came here looking for rice variety 160, or Rc 160, this is the one. Compare it with the other varieties in our rice variety finder before you buy seed. Also read our guide to rice varieties in the Philippines for how inbreds, hybrids and special rice differ.
- Season: Dry season and wet season.
- Holds up against: stem borer.
- Watch out for: tungro, brown planthopper, sheath blight.
- Cooked rice: low amylose, so soft and tender.
Key facts about NSIC Rc 160
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Year approved | 2007 |
| Local name | Tubigan 14 |
| Type | Inbred |
| Growing environment | Irrigated lowland |
| Recommended season | Dry season and wet season |
| How to plant it | Dry direct seeded, transplanted, wet direct seeded |
| Recommended for | The whole country |
How many days does it take, and how much does it yield?
This variety's days to harvest and trial yields are not published yet. So ask the seed seller or your municipal agriculturist for the figures from the trials in your region before you plan the season. Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it. Meanwhile, our guide to raising rice yield per hectare covers the habits that matter with any variety.
Is it resistant to pests and diseases?
| Pest or disease | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Rice blast | Intermediate | Took a middling share of damage |
| Bacterial leaf blight | Intermediate | Took a middling share of damage |
| Tungro | Susceptible | Took heavy damage |
| Brown planthopper | Moderately susceptible | Took clear damage |
| Green leafhopper | Intermediate | Took a middling share of damage |
| Stem borer | Resistant | Held up well in the tests |
| Sheath blight | Susceptible | Took heavy damage |
So scout early for tungro, brown planthopper, sheath blight. When you see the first signs, check the guide before you spray, because the right timing saves more than an extra dose. If you are not sure what you see, our pest and disease finders help you name it from the damage.
Grain and eating quality
| Measure | Value | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Amylose | 15.7 percent | Low |
| Milling recovery | 71.1 percent | Premium |
| Head rice | 42.7 percent | Grade 2 |
| Chalky grains | 4.9 percent | Grade 1 |
| Grain length | 7.1 mm | Long |
| Grain shape, length to width | 3.3 | Slender |
| Protein | 6.1 percent |
Amylose decides how rice cooks. With low amylose, expect rice that is soft. In fact, Filipino taste has moved from high to intermediate and low amylose rice, because people want it softer. Head rice is the share of whole grains after milling. So a higher number means fewer broken grains and a better price at the mill.
Where should you plant it?
It suits irrigated lowland, where you control the water. Level the field well so the water stands evenly, and plant together with the farms around you, so pests cannot move from field to field. Our guide to rice land preparation shows each step. It is recommended for the dry season and the wet season. You can plant it dry direct seeded, transplanted or wet direct seeded. For the right month in your province, see the best time to plant rice.
Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.
Start freeVarieties like this one
These come from the same kind of farm, with their days and yields. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.
- NSIC Rc 148: 111 days, 4.6 tonnes per hectare on average, 2007
- NSIC Rc 150: 109 days, 5.9 tonnes per hectare on average, 2007
- NSIC Rc 152: 109 days, 6 tonnes per hectare on average, 2007
- NSIC Rc 154: 110 days, 5.9 tonnes per hectare on average, 2007
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