Response of some rice cultivars (Oryza sativa L.) to spraying with a natural honey solution and effect on growth and yield characteristics

The field experiment for the current study was carried out at rice research station in Najaf governorate, affiliated with Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture. To know response three cultivars to spraying natural honey solution different. factorial using a randomized complete block design replications. results showed significant effect various factors their interactions on characteristics present study, as spray treatment 6 g. l-1 superior cultivar Ambar 33 plant height and number panicle branches (same Mashkhab 1 same concentration). grains panicle, length, 1000 grain weight fertility percentage Jasmine concentration) achieved 67.7%, 88.3%, 104.5%, 52.7%, 21.3% 148% increase traits, respectively compared control treatment. As result, concentration g.l-1 giving highest yield an 45.6%. Keywords: cultivars, spraying, honey, growth, yield.