DADI 2H (NSIC Rc 788H) Hybrid Rice: Characteristics and Grain Quality
NSIC Rc 788H is a hybrid rice variety for irrigated lowland, sold as DADI 2H and known locally as Mestiso 158. 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.
If you came here looking for DADI 2H, or rice variety 788H, 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: rice blast.
- Watch out for: brown planthopper, stem borer, tungro.
- Cooked rice: low amylose, so soft and tender.
Key facts about NSIC Rc 788H
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Year approved | 2026 |
| Bred by | Philippine Dadi Agricultural Technology |
| Sold as | DADI 2H |
| Local name | Mestiso 158 |
| Type | Hybrid |
| Growing environment | Irrigated lowland |
| Plant height | 114 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?
| Pest or disease | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Green leafhopper | Intermediate | Took a middling share of damage |
| Brown planthopper | Moderately susceptible | Took clear damage |
| Stem borer | Moderately susceptible | Took clear damage |
| Rice blast | Resistant | Held up well in the tests |
| Bacterial leaf blight | Intermediate | Took a middling share of damage |
| Sheath blight | Intermediate | Took a middling share of damage |
| Tungro | Susceptible | Took heavy damage |
So scout early for brown planthopper, stem borer, 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
| Measure | Value | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Amylose | 12.4 percent | Low |
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.
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 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 2H the same as NSIC Rc 788H?
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