Abstract: The long-term single rice planting pattern was not only low output, but also induced to the decrease of rice resistance to adverse environment, the high dependence on pesticides and fertilizers, and the instability of production. Therefore, it is becoming more and more concerned about the ‘rice+’ ecological pattern that combined the experience of traditional agriculture with modern production technology and fully exerted the ecological system productivity of rice fields. This paper explained the concept and type of ‘rice+’ ecological pattern, and discussed the effects of ‘rice+’ planting pattern on improving the productivity of land, reducing the occurrence of disease and insect pests, increasing the utilization rate of resources, and improving the ecological environment. It is suggested that further works should be strengthened on the rice production, technology integration and application innovation to promote the development of the ‘rice+’ ecological pattern.