To ensure seed quality, Mang Eliseo Tagundudoy of Llanera, Nueva Ecija hand-picks undesirable plants growing on his field planted with hybrid rice. Roguing, or the removal of seedling or plant that differs from the rice plant, prevents off-types from cross pollinating the A line or female parent and mixing with the hybrid seeds. Roguing is done as off-types appear, but should be thoroughly employed during the crop’s maximum tillering, flowering, and before harvesting.

For more information, write, visit or call the PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija with telephone numbers (044) 456-0285 loc 227. You may also text 0920-911-1398.