Resumen El estudio se realizó en el distrito de Juan Guerra, provincia y región de San Martín, Perú; se evaluaron dos conjuntos de tratamientos: (1) dosis de fertilizante nitrogenado (FN75, FN100); (2) abono verde Crotalaria juncea (CroJ), Canavalia ensiformis (CanE), y sin abono verde. Se dispuso en un diseño de parcela dividida con cuatro repeticiones. Durante el experimento observamos una fluctuación importante en los parámetros del suelo. Notablemente, hubo un decremento en los niveles de carbono y nitrógeno del suelo, comúnmente atribuidos al metabolismo microbiano. Por otra parte, observamos que CanE redujo significativamente los macollos enfermos por el “Virus de la Hoja Blanca” (RHBV) en un 2,82% en comparación con el control, y CroJ logró una fertilidad de panícula significativa (91,88%). No se obtuvieron diferencias significativas en los rendimientos durante esta primera campaña; sin embargo, el mayor rendimiento reportado fue 8,36 t ha-1 con el tratamiento CanE - FN100. Además, la calidad nutricional del arroz no se vio alterada por los abonos verdes o la fertilización química nitrogenada. Estos alcances permiten ahondar en los estudios para considerar alternativas estratégicas para disminuir la dependencia de los fertilizantes inorgánicos por las comunidades más pobres.

Abstract The study was conducted in Juan Guerra district, province and region of San Martin, Peru; it assessed two treatment sets: (1) nitrogen fertilizer dose (FN75, FN100); (2) green manure Crotalaria juncea (CroJ), Canavalia ensiformis (CanE), and without green manure. It was arranged in a split-plot design with four replications. During the experiment, we observed an important fluctuation in soil parameters. Notably, there was a decrease in soil carbon and nitrogen levels, likely attributed to microorganism metabolism. On the other hand, we observed that CanE significantly reduced the diseased tillers through “White Leaf Virus” (RHBV) by 2.82% compared to the control, and significant panicle fertility was achieved by CroJ (91.88%). No significant differences were obtained in yields during this first campaign; however, the highest reported yield was 8.36 t ha-1 with the CanE - FN100 treatment. Additionally, the nutritional quality of the rice was not affected by either green manuring or the application of chemical nitrogen fertilization. These findings allow deeper studies to consider strategic alternatives to reducing dependency on inorganic fertilizers among the poorest communities.

ABSTRACT Salinity stress immensely inhibits rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth, development, and productivity. Hence, two rice introgression lines, Morkho60-2 and BC4F4 132-12-61, were previously developed from ‘RD6’ rice via marker-assisted backcrossing and their adaptive salt-tolerant mechanisms were characterized in this study. Their seedling physiological and transcriptional responses to salinity stress were observed in comparison to the parental ‘RD6’ and ‘Pokkali’. The salt stress responses were assessed under 150 mM NaCl treatment for 9 d. Interestingly, like ‘Pokkali’, salinity did not affect the growth parameters of the new rice genotypes. ‘Pokkali’, Morkho60-2, and BC4F4 132-12-61 also showed lower shoot Na+ content (0.91-1.05 vs. 2.83 mg g-1 DW), and higher selective transport of K+ over Na+ (i.e., ST value of 6.57-10.98 vs. 2.65) than RD6 genotype under salinity stress. Accordingly, the partial least squares-discriminant analysis of all physiological parameters suggested shoot Na+ accumulation and ST value as the key discriminating parameters between ‘RD6’ and the new genotypes. Transcriptional responses of Na+ homeostasis-related genes further supported the findings. In comparison to the salt susceptible ‘RD6’ rice, Na+ vacuolar compartmentalization was suggested in Morkho60-2 roots due to the higher abundance of OsNHX1 (i.e., relative expression of 2.65 vs. 1.59) and OsNHX2 (2.42 vs. 1.29) transcripts. Morkho60-2 also displayed a significant upregulation of root OsSOS1 (2.02 vs. 1.18), which may contribute to root Na+ exclusion. Therefore, we suggest that selective transport of K+ over Na+ and Na+ exclusion enhanced ion homeostasis in the newly improved rice genotypes, allowing the seedlings to adapt to the saline condition.

ABSTRACT The ‘RD6’ glutinous rice (Oryza sativa L.), developed from the popular aromatic rice ‘KDML105’ through gamma irradiation, is a key economic cultivar widely consumed in Thailand and exported throughout Asia. However, cultivation of the ‘RD6’ faces challenges due to its low grain yield and growth performance. The objective of this study was to use biostimulant chitosan and brassinosteroids to promote growth performance, nutrition, and yield of the ‘RD6’ rice. Chitosan (2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0 mg L-1) and brassinosteroids (0.00005, 0.0005, 0.001, and 0.002 mg L-1) were sprayed twice at 40- and 75-d-old rice plants in paddy fields. The results demonstrated that foliar spraying with 7.5 mg L-1 chitosan can promote leaf growth of ‘RD6’ and improve grain yield by 24% as compared with the control. More pronounced effects were observed with 0.002 mg L-1 brassinosteroid, improving not only growth but also ‘RD6’ yield by 41.8% compared to the control. Moreover, 0.002 mg L-1 brassinosteroids can enhance antioxidant capacities (total phenolic contents), elemental K and Ca contents, and the aroma compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP) contents in the rice grains. Furthermore, the use of 0.002 mg L-1 brassinosteroids proved to be a financially sound investment, yielding superior net returns and an advantageous benefit-cost ratio compared with 7.5 mg L-1 chitosan. Therefore, the use of exogenous brassinosteroids on glutinous rice in this study offers promising advantages for promoting the growth and physiological performance of rice plants.

Abstract The rice stink bug (O. insularis) is an economically important pest that affects the plant during its reproductive phase, causing direct and indirect damage. This insect can thrive in different hosts, favoring its population growth and field persistence. This research determined the biological cycle and reproductive performance of O. insularis in four host grasses: Oryza sativa L, Echinochloa colona L, Echinochloa crus - galli L and Cynodon dactylon L. Results showed that the biological cycle of O. insularis was shortest when it C. dactylon was the host, with a period of 25,8 days from egg stage to adult emergence. Statistical differences were presented from instar III favored by C. dactylon (3,30 a ± SD 0,68), instar IV represented by O. sativa (2,80 a ± SD 0,42), and E. crus - galli (3,70 ab ± SD 0,95) and instar V determined by C. dactylon (3,40 a ± SD 0,84) and E. crus - galli (3,70 a ± SD 0,68). The highest number of eggs per oviposition was obtained with O. sativa and C. dactylon (16,07 a ± SD 4,01; 14,89 ab ± SD 1,83 respectively). The alternate hosts studied are key to the insect's field persistence, and to manage its population, it is recommended to study their role in the pest's ecology in rice cultivation.

Resumen El chinche vaneador del arroz (O. insularis) es una plaga de importancia económica que afecta a la planta durante su fase reproductiva ocasionando daños directos e indirectos. Este insecto tiene la facilidad de prosperar en distintos hospederos, favoreciendo el incremento de su población y su permanencia en el campo. En esta investigación se determinó el ciclo biológico y el desempeño reproductivo de O. insularis en cuatro gramíneas hospederas: Oryza sativa L, Echinochloacolona L, Echinochloa crus-galli L y Cynodondactylon L. Los resultados mostraron que el ciclo biológico de O. insularis fue más corto cuando tuvo como hospedero a C. dactylon determinándose un período de 25,8 días desde la etapa de huevo hasta la emergencia del adulto. Se presentaron diferencias estadísticas a partir del instar III favorecido por C. dactylon (3,30 a ± SD 0,68), el instar IV representado por O. sativa (2,80 a ± SD 0,42) y E. crus-galli (3,70 ab ± SD 0,95) y el instar V determinado por C. dactylon (3,40 a ± SD 0,84) y E. crus-galli(3,70 a ± SD 0,68). El mayor número de huevos por ovipostura se obtuvo con O. sativa y C. dactylon (16,07 a ± SD 4,01; 14, 89 ab ± SD 1,83, respectivamente). Los hospederos alternos estudiados son la clave en la permanencia del insecto en el campo y para su manejo poblacional se recomienda estudiar su rol en la ecología de la plaga en el cultivo de arroz.

ABSTRACT Soil salinization, a rising issue globally, is a negative effect of the ever-changing climate, which has drawn attention to, and exacerbated problems related to soil degradation and the decline in wetland rice (Oryza sativa L.) production, leading to an unstable national economy. The use of rhizosphere inhabiting microorganisms (plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, PGPR) is a viable method for boosting agricultural production on saline soils and reduce salt stress in rice crops. The objective of this study was to support the development of rice under salt stress by using a consortium of bacterial strains. ‘Pokkali’ rice plants inoculated with single Bacillus tequilensis and B. aryabhattai isolates were compared with consortium and non-inoculated plants while salinity was increased and by irrigation with tap water (control), 30 mM (5 dS m-1) and 60 mM (10 dS m-1) NaCl. The present study exhibited that inoculation of a mixed inoculum at 5 dS m-1 resulted in significantly higher dry weight of the shoots and roots of seedlings (9.29 and 1.24 g, respectively) which was due to the increased SPAD value, proline content (7.55 µmol g-1 FW), and antioxidant enzyme activity in the inoculated plants. The higher accumulation of osmoprotectants such as proline supported Na+ ion reduction and antioxidant enzymes such as ascorbate peroxidase and reduced polyphenol oxidase content protect against higher cellular damage, eventually leading to increase plant growth performance in saline soil. This study demonstrates some positive effects of the locally isolated salt tolerant consortium PGPR strains on the growth of rice plants under salt stress conditions.

ABSTRACT Fossil fuels, particularly oil, face sustainability challenges due to depletion and their role in increasing atmospheric CO2 levels, contributing to climate change and impacting global agriculture. Renewable energy sources like solar power offer a viable alternative. This study explores the feasibility of agro-photovoltaic (APV) systems, which integrate solar panels with agricultural land to generate electricity while cultivating crops. Specifically, the impact of APV systems on rice production and quality was investigated. Solar modules with a total capacity of 99.84 kW were installed on a 2580 m2 site, with two module configurations tested. Two rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars, Woonkwang and Saenuri, were transplanted and monitored for growth characteristics, chlorophyll content, and fluorescence, as well as yield and quality. Growth analysis of rice under APV systems showed minimal impact on plant height and tiller numbers, though chlorophyll content analysis indicated delayed leaf aging and extended maturation time. Rice yield decreased due to altered panicle and spikelet numbers. Quality analysis revealed changes in head rice rate and broken rice, stressing optimal harvest timing in APV systems. Shading conditions also affected physicochemical properties and taste profiles. Yields dropped by about 20% under APV systems, but the financial returns from electricity generation significantly outweighed the crop revenue loss. Despite the high initial installation costs and regulatory challenges, APV systems present a promising dual-use approach for enhancing farm income and promoting renewable energy. Continued research and investment are essential for optimizing APV systems and expanding their adoption.

ABSTRACT Heat and drought stress, which often co-occur due to water evaporation, are two major abiotic factors limiting the production of rice (Oryza sativa L.) It is crucial to enhance understanding of the effects of these abiotic stresses in rice, particularly for rice-producing countries like Malaysia, which has yet to achieve rice self-sufficiency. This greenhouse study was conducted to evaluate the morphological changes of two important Malaysian cultivars (‘MR219’ and ‘MR303’) at vegetative, reproductive, and ripening stages, as well as their physiological response and yield components under normal (control), heat, drought, and combined heat-drought stress conditions. Individual heat stress greatly influenced rice growth and yield, with significant differences (p < 0.01) observed across all examined parameters except the grain to leaf area index ratio (GtoLAI). Conversely, individual drought stress mostly affected yield-related parameters, with significant differences (p < 0.01) in grain weight (GW), harvest index (HI), and percentage of filled grain (%FG). Interestingly, the combined stresses in this study did not significantly affect plant height (PH) for all growth stages and most yield-related traits (HI, GW, and GtoLAI). The majority of the significant changes (p < 0.01) were observed on physiological traits, including chlorophyll a (Chl A) and b (Chl B). We found a positive correlation between HI and %FG (R2 = 0.3974**) under heat and drought stress, indicating that improving either of these traits can boost rice production. Collectively, our study revealed that the individual effects of heat and drought on rice growth and yield can differ from the effects of combined stress.

ABSTRACT Acid sulphate soils (ASS) can be classified as marginal soils due to their limited carrying capacity for rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth and production such as very low soil pH, high Fe content, and low soil nutrient content. A number of reclamation projects of ASS have not provided satisfactory outcomes due to a limited grasp of both the characteristics of the ASS and effective management methods. However, the precise cultivation system allows rice plants to grow well. The Banjarese-local rice cultivation system (BLRCS) is indigenous technology developed by Banjarese tribe in Kalimantan Island to enabling rice plant to grow and produce well in ASS. This review was addressed to provide scientifically describe and explain the chemical processes occurring in the soil under the BLRCS practice in ASS utilization for rice cultivation, consequently the utilization of ASS becomes more productive and environmentally friendly. The BLRCS is capable of enabling local rice plants to grow and produce well in ASS due to the improvement of ASS soil properties during growing season. Planting schedules were arranged based on the land hydrological conditions and use local rice varieties. The proper of land preparation and organic matter (OM) management in submerged condition during the growth and development stages of the rice plant lead Fe solubility becomes control, soil pH increase and nutrient in sufficient level for plant.

ABSTRACT The current and future tidal swamplands are very strategic as one of the Indonesia national food barns considering the decreasing of productive land. Utilization of tidal swampland for agriculture, especially rice farming in South Kalimantan by local farmers began spontaneously hundreds of years ago. Most of the tidal swampland in South Kalimantan is still planted with local rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties. Various local rice varieties planted by farmers include Siam, Bayar, Pandak, and Lemo varieties. These local varieties have been collected, identified, and conserved ex-situ in the tidal fields of South Kalimantan. The technology of local varieties of rice cultivation from seedling to harvest is carried out traditionally and uses traditional tools. Numerous local varieties collected and conserved, undergo crossbreeding with superior varieties to generate new high-yielding varieties with flavours favoured by the local populace. The Siam Unus serves as local variety for crossbreeding, while the superior varieties include Cisokan and Dodokan. The crossing of Siam Unus with Cisokan yields Margasari variety, and with Dodokan, it produces Martapura variety. Both varieties enjoy significant popularity among farmers and the local communities in the tidal areas of South and Central Kalimantan. This paper reviews research on traditional rice farming of tidal swampland and its impact on breeding and conservation programs in South Kalimantan.

ABSTRACT Dry direct-seeding can get rid of the constraints of high-water demand, and is the simplest and most labor-saving mode in rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivation. However, weeds are more prone to occur in dry direct-seeding rice fields, coupled with increased herbicide resistance, leading to confusion among growers regarding herbicide selection. In this study, our investigation results revealed total grass quantity reached 458.82 plants m-2. Two round of field experiments were conducted to determine suitable post-emergence herbicides for dry direct-seeding indica rice. The results showed that among the herbicides safe to indica rice, the efficacy of the combination of pyraquinate (a new 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitor, 150.0 g ai ha-1) + florpyrauxifen-benzyl (13.5 g ai ha-1) on Leptochloa chinensis (L.) Nees, Eclipta prostrata (L.) L., Cyperus iria L., Fimbristylis miliacea auct., and total grasses were 89.1%, 97.8%, 97.2%, 90.1%, and 92.8%, respectively; the efficacy of metamifop (120.0 g ai ha-1) + florpyrauxifen-benzyl (18.0 g ai ha-1) and 22.0% cyhalofop-butyl + pyrazosulfuron-ethyl + bispyribac-sodium OD (148.5 g ai ha-1) on main weeds also exceeds 85.0%, except for cyhalofop-butyl-resistant L. chinensis. The combination of metamifop + florpyrauxifen-benzyl and 22.0% cyhalofop-butyl + pyrazosulfuron-ethyl + bispyribac-sodium OD can be selected for fields where L. chinensis is not resistant to acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitors. The combination of pyraquinate + florpyrauxifen-benzyl is the most promising combination to control multiple weeds, even ACCase inhibitors-resistant weeds. This study could also provide references for herbicides selection and management of ACCase inhibitors-resistant L. chinensis in dry direct-seeding indica rice field worldwide.

Abstract Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important source of energy in the human diet; and, in Nicaragua, it constitutes a substantial component of the population's diet. The present study was exploratory, and aimed to determine the diversity of arthropods associated with rice cultivation in the municipality of Sébaco, an intensive rice production region, in the 2022-2023 agricultural cycle. Production systems with extensions over 100 hectares, where equal agronomic and phytosanitary management was used, were selected. For entomofauna monitoring, ten points were randomly selected in each production system, and at each point, and 20 double zigzag passes with entomological nets were used at each point. The number of individuals per order and family was quantified. For the diversity analysis, they were grouped according to their feeding habits. Abundance and richness information was analyzed using descriptive analysis, analysis of variance, and Shannon Weaver and Simpson's diversity index. Seven orders, 13 families, and 16 genera were found, most of them of the phytophagous habit. The highest abundance corresponded to the species T. orizicolus Muir (n = 46,663), reported in the reproductive and maturation phases. Likewise, Hydrellia sp (n = 5,229) presented the largest populations in the vegetative phase. Among the beneficial organisms, siders (n = 1,523) and Atrichopogum sp (n = 419) stood out. Diversity indices were low both in the production systems and in the different phenological phases of the crop.

Resumen El cultivo de arroz (Oryza sativa L.) representa una fuente de energía de importancia en la dieta humana, y en Nicaragua constituye un sustancial componente de la dieta de la población. El presente estudio fue exploratorio y tuvo como objetivo determinar la diversidad de artrópodos asociada al cultivo de arroz en el municipio de Sébaco, en el ciclo agrícola 2022-2023, una región intensiva en la producción de arroz. Se seleccionaron sistemas productivos con extensiones mayores a 100 hectáreas, en donde se empleó igual manejo agronómico y fitosanitario. Para el monitoreo de la entomofauna, en cada sistema productivo se seleccionaron diez puntos al azar y en cada punto se emplearon 20 pases dobles en forma de zig-zag con red entomológica. Se cuantifico el número de individuos por orden y familia; para el análisis de diversidad se agruparon por sus hábitos alimenticios. La información de la abundancia y riqueza se analizó mediante estudio descriptivo, análisis de varianza e índice de diversidad de Shannon Weaver y Simpson. Se encontraron siete órdenes, 13 familias y 16 géneros, la mayoría del hábito fitófago. La mayor abundancia correspondió a la especie T. orizicolus Muir (n=46.663), reportada en la fase reproductiva y maduración. Así mismo, Hydrellia sp (n=5.229), presentó las mayores poblaciones en la fase vegetativa. Dentro de los organismos benéficos sobresalieron las arañas (n=1.523) y Atrichopogum sp (n=419). Los índices de diversidad fueron bajos tanto en los sistemas productivos como en las diferentes fases fenológicas del cultivo.

ABSTRACT Increasing paddy consumption can be done through efforts to increase yields by improving production technology, one of which is using organic nano silica fertilizer. Food biofortification efforts in paddy are also considered a solution for improving nutrition to help improve community nutrition. This research aims to determine the colour cultivar and dosage of nano silica organic fertilizer and the interaction between the two, which provide high growth and production and determine the nutritional quality of functional paddy. Functional paddy planting occurred in Manakku Village, Labakkang District, Pangkep Regency, South Sulawesi, from May to August 2023. The research was arranged in a separate plot design with the main plot varying doses (kg ha-1) of nano silica organic fertilizer consisting of control (d0), 500 (d1), 1000 (d2), and 1500 (d3), as well as subplots of four cultivars of red rice (Oryza sativa L.), namely Inpari 24 (v1), Pamelen (v2), Pamera (v3) and Inpago 7 (v4) as well as one cultivar of black rice Jeliteng (v5). The results were that the interaction of 1000 kg ha-1 organic nano silica fertilizer and red rice ‘Inpago 7’ (d2v4) provides the best yield of 5.62 t ha-1. Characters that have a significant positive correlation with yield are plant height (0.64**), number of productive tiller (0.74**), grain total (0.54*), and weight of 1000 grains (0.88**). The quality of functional rice based on glycaemic index (GI) analysis showed that the black rice ‘Jeliteng’ with a dose of organic nano silica fertilizer of 1000 kg ha-1 (58.9%) had the lowest GI value.

ABSTRACT Mutation breeding offers a simple, fast, and efficient way to rectify major defects without altering their original identity. The current research aimed to study interesting traits in a mutant population generated by gamma rays. Five gamma rays doses (100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 Gy) were applied to develop M1 and M2 mutant populations from the Egyptian rice (Oryza sativa L.) ‘Giza177’. Both populations were evaluated in the field during two successive years 2022 (M1) and 2023 (M2). Several traits related to growth and yield were recorded such as plant height, number of branches and panicles, panicle weight, grain yield, and harvest index. Significant differences were found among radiation treatments for most traits. Overall, low radiation doses (100, 200, and 300 Gy) promoted the growth and productivity of plants; however, high doses (400 and 500 Gy) decreased these traits and increased the number of sterile plants. The effect of radiation doses was different on some traits between M1 and M2. The mutant population M2 displayed several promising mutant lines with desirable traits; early flowering (4-7 d earlier), short plant height (< 95 cm), panicle length (> 23 cm), tiller number per plant (> 25), and grain yield per plant (> 43 g). Conclusively, low gamma rays doses (inferior to 300 Gy) are of interest in generating desirable traits and promising lines. The current promising mutant lines should be further evaluated in multi-year trials to validate their behavior across various field conditions.

Resumen El arroz (Oryza sativa L.) es una planta herbácea, cultivada en una amplia variedad de regiones y climas. En nuestro país la producción se concentra en el Litoral. Como “arroz blanco”, es una fuente primordial en la alimentación para gran parte de la población mundial. Además, puede ser consumido como integral y es materia prima para una amplia gama de productos industrializados. En el presente estudio se trabajó con muestras de arroz pulido de líneas promisorias del Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Corrientes, correspondientes a cinco campañas, desde el 2016 al 2021 más nueve muestras codificadas de la campaña 2021. En los ensayos realizados se compararon cinco atributos de calidad culinaria: tiempo de gelatinización, absorción aparente de agua, relación de expansión, peso de mil granos y temperatura de gelatinización. Las técnicas utilizadas son simples, amigables con el medio ambiente y de bajo costo. Mediante el análisis de conglomerados jerárquicos (Análisis Clúster) utilizando Software R (GUI RStudio 2022.02.3+492 "Prairie Trillium" Release), se pudo analizar el comportamiento individual y establecer las comparaciones del conjunto de variables previamente estudiadas para cada campaña y las nueve muestras codificadas recibidas para su clasificación. Se hallaron diferencias significativas en todas las variables de estudio con valores de p<0,05.

Abstract Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an herbaceous plant, cultivated in a wide variety of regions and climates. In our country, its production is concentrated on the littoral. As white rice, it is a primary source of food for most of the world population. In addition, it can be consumed as integral rice and is the raw material for a wide range of industrialized products. In the present study, we worked with samples of polished rice from promising lines provided by the National Institute of Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Experiment Station Corrientes (INTA-EAA), corresponding to five campaigns from 2016 to 2021, plus nine coded samples from the 2021 campaign. In the tests carried out, five culinary quality attributes were compared: gelatinization time, apparent water absorption, expansion ratio, weight of a thousand grain and gelatinization temperature. The techniques used are simple, friendly to the environment and low cost. Through the analysis of hierarchical conglomerates (or Cluster Analysis) using Software R (GUI RStudio 2022.02.3+492 "Prairie Trillium" Release), it was possible to analyze individual behavior and establish comparisons between the set of variables previously studied for each campaign and classify the nine coded samples received. Significant differences were found in the variables studied, with p<0.05 values.

RESUMO Os coeficientes genéticos precisam ser calibrados para as cultivares mais representativas do mercado, portanto, é necessário adicionar novas cultivares a modelos como o SimulArroz. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi calibrar e avaliar o modelo SimulArroz para duas novas cultivares de arroz irrigado. Os experimentos foram conduzidos no município de Goianira em Goiás durante quatro safras (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18) e no Rio Grande do Sul nos municípios de Alegrete (2015/16), Cachoeirinha (2015/16), Capão do Leão (2016/17, 2017/18), Santa Vitória do Palmar (2017/18) e Uruguaiana (2014/15, 2015/16). O delineamento utilizado foi o de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições no Rio Grande do Sul e com parcelas de semeadura em Goianira. Foram utilizadas as cultivares BRS Catiana e BRS Pampa, sendo avaliadas o estádio Haun (HS), fenologia, biomassa de matéria seca da parte aérea e produtividade. A raiz do erro quadrático médio (RMSE) para matéria seca aérea variou de 51,7 a 577 g m-2, e para produtividade, a raiz do erro quadrático médio normalizado (NRMSE) variou de 24 a 32% e 22 a 35% para o potencial e alto nível tecnológico, respectivamente. O modelo SimulArroz foi capaz de prever satisfatoriamente o crescimento, desenvolvimento e produtividade para as cultivares BRS Catiana e BRS Pampa, aumentando sua área de aplicação e abrangendo também a região tropical do Brasil. mercado portanto Portanto irrigado 2014/15, 201415 2014 15 (2014/15 201516 2015 16 2015/16 201617 2016 17 2016/17 2017/18 201718 2017 18 , (2015/16) (2016/17 2017/18, (2017/18 2015/16. . 2015/16) casualizados Pampa HS, HS (HS) fenologia RMSE (RMSE 517 51 7 51, 57 m2, m2 m 2, 2 m-2 NRMSE (NRMSE 32 35 tecnológico respectivamente crescimento Brasil 2014/15 20141 201 1 (2014/1 20151 2015/1 20161 2016/1 2017/1 20171 (2015/16 (2016/1 (2017/1 (HS 5 m- 3 2014/1 20 (2014/ 2015/ 2016/ 2017/ (2015/1 (2016/ (2017/ 2014/ (2014 (2015/ (2016 (2017 (201 (2015 (20 (2 (

ABSTRACT Given genetical coefficients need to be calibrated for the most important cultivars on the market, new cultivars must be added to models such as SimulArroz. Thus, the aim of this study was to calibrate and evaluate the SimulArroz model for two new irrigated rice cultivars. The experiments were conducted in the municipality of Goianira in Goiás state during four growing seasons (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18) and in Rio Grande do Sul state in the municipalities of Alegrete (2015/16), Cachoeirinha (2015/ 16), Capão do Leão (2016/17, 2017/18), Santa Vitória do Palmar (2017/18) and Uruguaiana (2014/15, 2015/16). A randomized block design was used, with four replicates in Rio Grande do Sul and sowing plots in Goianira. The BRS Catiana and BRS Pampa cultivars were used and the Haun stage (HS), phenology, shoot dry matter biomass and yield were evaluated. The root mean square error (RMSE) for above-ground dry matter ranged from 51.7 to 577 g m-2, and for yield, the normalized root mean square error (NRMSE) ranged from 24 to 32% and 22 to 35% for the potential and high technological levels, respectively. The SimulArroz model was able to satisfactorily predict the growth, development, and yield of the BRS Catiana and BRS Pampa cultivars, increasing their area of application, including the tropical region of Brazil. market Thus 2014/15, 201415 2014 15 (2014/15 201516 2015 16 2015/16 201617 2016 17 2016/17 2017/18 201718 2017 18 , (2015/16) 2015/ (2015 16, 16) (2016/17 2017/18, (2017/18 2015/16. . 2015/16) HS, HS (HS) phenology evaluated RMSE (RMSE aboveground above ground 517 51 7 51. 57 m2, m2 m 2, 2 m-2 NRMSE (NRMSE 32 35 levels respectively growth development application Brazil 2014/15 20141 201 1 (2014/1 20151 2015/1 20161 2016/1 2017/1 20171 (2015/16 (201 (2016/1 (2017/1 (HS 5 m- 3 2014/1 20 (2014/ 2016/ 2017/ (2015/1 (20 (2016/ (2017/ 2014/ (2014 (2 (2016 (2017 (