Planting performance and high yield cultivation techniques of“Yongyou 17” as middle-season rice

“Yongyou 17” was introduced into Lianjiang County as single cropping rice in 2013 and 2014, showing orderly population, higher plant type, thick stem, big ear with more grains, high yield and high quality. For high yield, some technical measures were taken including early and timely sowing, strong seedlings at the right age, rational close planting, scientific management of fertilizer and water and comprehensive control of diseases and pests.