Hybrid rice

DADI 1H (NSIC Rc 786H) Hybrid Rice: Characteristics and Grain Quality

NSIC Rc 786H is a hybrid rice variety for irrigated lowland, sold as DADI 1H and known locally as Mestiso 157. The NSIC approved it in 2026. Philippine Dadi Agricultural Technology bred it. Its days to harvest and trial yield are not published yet, but its pest ratings and grain quality are below.

4 min read Updated October 17, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
Ripe palay heads, the harvest a hybrid like NSIC Rc 786H is bred to fill

If you came here looking for DADI 1H, or rice variety 786H, 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.

  • Holds up against: stem borer, rice blast.
  • Watch out for: green leafhopper, brown planthopper, tungro.
  • Cooked rice: low amylose, so soft and tender.

Key facts about NSIC Rc 786H

Key facts of NSIC Rc 786H (t/ha means tonnes per hectare)
TraitValue
Year approved2026
Bred byPhilippine Dadi Agricultural Technology
Sold asDADI 1H
Local nameMestiso 157
TypeHybrid
Growing environmentIrrigated lowland
Plant height120 cm

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?

Reactions in trials: R resistant, MR moderately resistant, I intermediate, MS moderately susceptible, S susceptible. Some carry a second rating in brackets.
Pest or diseaseRatingWhat it means
Green leafhopperSusceptibleTook heavy damage
Brown planthopperSusceptibleTook heavy damage
Stem borerModerately resistantTook some damage but held up
Rice blastResistantHeld up well in the tests
Bacterial leaf blightIntermediateTook a middling share of damage
Sheath blightIntermediateTook a middling share of damage
TungroSusceptibleTook heavy damage

So scout early for green leafhopper, brown planthopper, tungro. 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

Grain quality of NSIC Rc 786H
MeasureValueClass
Amylose12.7 percentLow

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.

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. For the right month in your province, see the best time to plant rice.

Plan your next season of NSIC Rc 786H

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.

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Varieties 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 790H: 110 days, 8.9 tonnes per hectare on average, 2026
  • NSIC Rc 792H: 110 days, 9.3 tonnes per hectare on average, 2026
  • NSIC Rc 794H: 114 days, 9 tonnes per hectare on average, 2026
  • NSIC Rc 796H: 114 days, 9.1 tonnes per hectare on average, 2026
Is DADI 1H the same as NSIC Rc 786H?
Yes. DADI 1H is the name it is sold under, and NSIC Rc 786H is its registration with the National Seed Industry Council, where its local name is Mestiso 157. The numbers on this page are for NSIC Rc 786H.
What is the local name of NSIC Rc 786H?
It is known as Mestiso 157. Seed sellers and agriculturists use both names, so ask for either one.
When was NSIC Rc 786H approved?
The NSIC approved it in 2026. Philippine Dadi Agricultural Technology bred it. Its days to harvest and trial yield are not published yet, so ask for the regional trial figures before you plant.
Is this variety a hybrid?
Yes. So buy new seed each season, because seed saved from a hybrid crop does not grow true and yields less.
What should I watch for when I plant it?
In trials it was weak against green leafhopper, brown planthopper, tungro. So scout from the early weeks and act at the first signs.
Is it soft when cooked?
It has low amylose, 12.7 percent. So it cooks soft.

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