Krasnodarsky-424: The performance of a Russian rice variety in the aegean region of Turkey

Rice production area ranges between 40 000 ha and 70 000 ha in the last years in Turkey. Rice is grown in almost every part of Turkey, however, Marmara, especially the European part of Marmara (Thrace), and the Black sea region are the main rice production areas respectively. Total annual milled rice production changes between 150 000 and 200 000 tons. Before 1960's mostly local varieties had been grown in Turkey. Some varieties as Baldo, Ribe and Krasnodarsky-424 were introduced and begun to be grown after that time. These varieties are still grown, but their percentages are getting down after the releasing of new varieties during last decade. In this paper, some agronomic and quality performances of Krasnodarsky-424 will be given in comparison with the new rice genotypes and varieties tested in Turkey, so that it will provide possibilities for cooperation between countries for using the newly developed rice varieties. (Résumé d'auteur