Table 1. Selected characteristics of ten Malaysian rice varieties.
| Variety | Yield (t/ha) | Leaf blight disease(Xanthomonasoryzea) | Brown planthopper | Sheath blight (Thanatephoruscucumeris) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR159 | 3–5.4 | Resistant | Semi-resistant | Susceptible |
| PH9 | 3.8–4.7 | Susceptible | Semi-susceptible | Resistant |
| MR84 | 4–6.2 | Susceptible | Semi-susceptible | - |
| MR185 | 6–9.2 | Resistant | Semi- resistant | - |
| MR232 | 6.5–8.7 | Semi-resistant | Semi-susceptible | Susceptible |
| MR253 | 6–7.5 | Semi-resistant | Semi-resistant | Semi-resistant |
| MR219 | 6.5–10.7 | Resistant | - | - |
| MR263 | 6–7.5 | Semi-resistant | Semi-resistant | Semi-resistant |
| MR269 | 6–7.5 | Semi-resistant | Semi-resistant | Semi-resistant |
| MRQ74 | 4.5–5.5 | Semi-resistant | Semi-resistant | - |