Abstract
Effect of different seeding rates (20,40,60,80,100 and 120 kg ha') on agro-qualitative traits of direct seeded fine rice was studied during year 2000 and 2001. The results revealed that seeding density of 80 kg ha' gave significantly the greater panicle bearing tillers m2 , spikelets panicle" and 1000-grain weight. Grain yield showed an increase of about 30% at 80 kg ha'. Kernel protein and amylose contents were also increased at the same seeding rate as compared to the rest of the treatments. Key words: Rice; direct seeding, seeding density
