Growth performance of several promising local upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes of Southeast Sulawesi

Southeast Sulawesi, which is located in the southeastern part of Sulawesi island, is one of the upland rice producers in Indonesia, although the cultivation in the area is still not optimal because the upland rice productivity is still considered low. Southeast Sulawesi has an extensive dry land area and local upland rice genotypes have good growth and yield potential. This study aimed to determine the differences in the growth of several local upland rice genotypes of Southeast Sulawesi which were cultivated in Kendari City. This paper is still focused on the vegetative growth of the genotypes tested. This research was carried out in Experiment Field 2, Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University, which is located in Kambu District, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi. The research was conducted using a randomized block design (RBD) consisting of 10 genotypes, namely Wagamba (V1), Wangkariri (V2), Momea (V3), Waburi-buri (V4), Konkep (V5), Bakala (V6), Wakawondu (V7), Tinangge (V8), Loiyo putih (V9) and Bombana (V10). Each treatment was repeated 3 times in order to obtain 30 experimental units. The results showed that potential genotypes that can be developed in Kendari City were Wakawondu genotype based on parameters of the number of tillers, plant height, and number of leaves, Wagamba genotype based on leaf width parameter, and Wangkariri genotype based on the flowering age and number of tiller parameter. Based on the overall performances, especially on the number of tillers (one of the most important parameters), in general Wakawondu is the most recommended genotype for further development.