Twelve upland rice genotypes were evaluated in the 'Zona da Mata' of Pernambuco State regarding characteristics of agronomical importance. The experimental design was randomized block with four replications and plots composed of 5 rows of 4 m length and 0.5 m spacing. The experiments were carried out from April to August during the agricultural year 2006 at the Palmares and Vitoria de Santo Antão municipalities. Amongst the evaluated characteristics there were significant differences among genotypes for plant height, lodging, flowering and maturation cycle, number of tillers per plant, length of panicle, 1000-grain weight and grain yield. Genotype versus environment interaction was significant for the characteristics of plant height, flowering, cycle and percentage of spikelet sterility. The genotypes Bonança, BRA 1506, CNAs 9045 and BRSMG curinga showed better performance on plant height, lodging, flowering and maturation cycles besides good tillering per plant and average yield. Therefore, these genotypes bring a good perspective for cultivation in the region during the period of April to July.
Oryza sativa L.; productivity; genotype versus environment interaction
