<![CDATA[Black rice (Oryza sativa L. indica) is a functional food rich in anthocyanins with health benefits, although its cultivation among farmers remains limited. This study aimed to determine the growth and yield response of various black rice genotypes grown on irrigated paddy fields. The study was conducted in Rantau Durian Village, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, using a Randomized Block Design with three genotypes, namely Intan Semar, Jeliteng, and Cempo Ireng, each replicated nine times. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance, followed by the Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) test at the 5% and 1% levels. The results showed that genotype had a highly significant effect on all observed variables. The Cempo Ireng genotype showed the best growth and yield response compared to Intan Semar and Jeliteng, with a plant height of 143.40 cm, total tiller number of 21.40 hills, filled grain weight per plot of 1.90 kg, 1000-grain weight of 24.33 g, and grain yield of 9.90 ton ha⁻¹, followed by Intan Semar with relatively similar performance, while Jeliteng consistently showed the lowest values for all observed variables. Cempo Ireng and Intan Semar are recommended as more adaptive black rice genotypes for cultivation in irrigated paddy field agroecosystems.]]>
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