Core Points - The "Delicious Rice" variety selection event was held in Sanya, featuring 257 rice varieties competing for taste and quality [1] - The evaluation process included field observation, preliminary assessment, and indoor re-evaluation, focusing on various growth and quality characteristics [1] - The selected varieties will be promoted during the 2026 China Seed Conference and Nanfan Silicon Valley Forum, aiming to enhance tropical agriculture and introduce superior rice varieties [2] Evaluation Process - The evaluation was conducted in three stages: field observation, preliminary assessment, and indoor re-evaluation [1] - In the field observation and preliminary assessment, experts evaluated the rice varieties based on growth period, uniformity, lodging resistance, disease resistance, and yield [1] - The indoor re-evaluation involved sensory assessments of aroma, appearance, texture, and taste of the cooked rice, with experts scoring based on multiple criteria [1] Objectives - The event aims to identify truly "delicious" rice for consumers through a dual-dimensional evaluation process [2] - It also seeks to promote the upgrading of excellent rice varieties and support the development of tropical agriculture [2]