Abstract: In order to screen new varieties of ratooning rice suitable for Jianghan plain, 27 rice varieties on the market were screened. The growth period, resistance and yield of the tested ratooning rice varieties were compared. The results shows that 9 varieties including Fengliangyou No.1, Liangyou 6326, Xinliangyou 223, Tianliangyou 616, Xieyou Hong No.1, Jingliangyou 534, Liangyou 671, Longliangyou 3463 and Longliangyou 534, are suitable for ratoon rice in Jianghan plain.

Key words: ratooning rice, screening test, yield, adaptability, Jianghan plain