New hybrid rice Chunyou 59 promises high yield and adaptability.
A new hybrid rice combination called Chunyou 59 was created by crossing a late japonica rice line with a dwarf trait and early flowering time, with an indica rice line. Chunyou 59 shows strong hybrid vigor, sturdy stems, resistance to lodging, large panicles, good cold tolerance, high yield, and wide adaptability. It was officially registered in 2009. The breeding process, characteristics, and cultivation techniques of Chunyou 59 are detailed in the article.