Screening of Red Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces for Drought Tolerance at Early Stages Using PEG 6000

Despite being one of the most important staple food consumed by more than half world population, development red rice still lacks behind regular white rice. In Madura, farmers use their local landraces with pericarp. Since growing season is dependent on rainfall, those are expected to provide some useful genes related drought tolerance. This research aimed select drought-tolerant accessions candidates derived from pure lines selection at early stages using PEG 6000. A randomized complete block design was used two factors and three replications, first factor genotype second levels 6000 concentration (0% 25%). The results showed that there were different responses in all genotypes terms screening. Seedling length, seminal root shoot dry weight, weight reduced application compared non-PEG media. Two had a better response treatment check tolerant (Salumpikit), these become valuable resources for further breeding activities.