Crop Performance of Aromatic Basmati Rice Grown in Tidal Lands in Indonesia [RESEARCH NOTE]

Authors

• Riza Adrianoor Saputra, Department of Agroecotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lambung Mangkurat University, South Kalimantan, IndonesiaFollow
• Indra Jatmika Liran, Department of Agroecotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lambung Mangkurat University, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
• Yulia Padma Sari, Department of Agroecotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Lambung Mangkurat University, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Publication Date

6-1-2026

Abstract

Rice production in Banjar Regency has declined in recent years due to land-limiting factors, particularly the suboptimal conditions of tidal wetlands. Therefore, improving cultivation techniques for new superior varieties such as Aromatic Basmati is essential to enhance productivity on marginal lands. This study aimed to determine the best combination of seedling number per planting hole and seedling age, as well as to evaluate the effect of each factor on the growth and yield of Aromatic Basmati rice cultivated on tidal land. The experiment was conducted for 4 mo (August to December 2020) in the experimental paddy fields of the Agricultural Extension Center, West Martapura District, using a factorial randomized block design with 2 factors (number of seedlings per hole and seedling age), resulting in 9 treatment combinations with 3 replications (27 experimental units). The results showed a significant interaction between the number of seedlings per hole and seedling age on panicle length and 1,000-grain weight. Fewer seedlings per hole combined with younger seedlings produced longer panicles and heavier 1,000-grain weight. The treatment of 1 seedling per planting hole with 10 d after seeding (10 DAS) was the best combination for improving panicle length and grain weight. One seedling per hole and 10 DAS old resulted in a higher number of productive tillers, earlier flowering and harvest age, and higher grain yield. The study achieved a peak productivity of 8.03 t ha^–1 and a cultivation efficiency of 14.5% to 17.3%. Overall, the findings indicate that optimizing seedling number and age significantly improves the growth and yield performance of Aromatic Basmati rice and demonstrates its adaptability to tidal land conditions.

Recommended Citation

Saputra, Riza Adrianoor; Liran, Indra Jatmika; and Sari, Yulia Padma (2026) "Crop Performance of Aromatic Basmati Rice Grown in Tidal Lands in Indonesia [RESEARCH NOTE]," The Philippine Agricultural Scientist: Vol. 109: No. 2, Article 11.
Available at: https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/pas/vol109/iss2/11