Abstract
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the third largest crop by volume in the world, behind wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and corn (Zea mays). Rice can be used to produce meals. In addition, the straw, grain and rice bran of rice plants can be used as forage to feed ruminants. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the agronomic characters of rice for feed crops in Taiwan. Twenty three rice varieties (lines) were used in this experiment. The whole plant of the rice was harvested at the milk stage. The agronomic characters and the silicon content of the whole plant were determined at harvest. The results showed the entries Kaohsiung-Sen 7, PAI-KO-PU-CHAN and Mudgo might have potential for forage use in Taiwan. They produced higher yield, were more resistant to disease and lodging, and had lower silicon content than the others. Different rice cultivars (lines) had different utilization levels. It is suggested these rice cultivars (lines) deserved further evaluation for forage use.
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