Table 1. Number of F1 progeny, the percentage of cracked and split hulls, the hardness of the kernel, and the amylose content in three rice varieties.
| Variety | Number of progeny* | Cracked and split hulls (%) (n = 1,000 kernels) | SKCS hardness (Average of particle size index ±SE) | Amylose content (%) .from brown rice flour base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long (Cocodrie var.) | 95.4 ± 10.7a | 28.0 ± 3.4a | 75.8 ± 0.01b | 31.9 ± 0.4a |
| Medium (M-205 var.) | 47.8 ± 16.5b | 15.2 ± 1.0b | 78.9 ± 0.01a | 25.3 ± 0.8b |
| Short (S-102 var.) | 79.6 ±18.5ab | 24.0 ±1.9a | 61.8 ± 0.01c | 22.3 ± 1.5b |