Ratna Rice
Various features of this
variety of rice are as follows :
- The scientific name of ratna rice is IET-1411.
- This paddy variety takes about 130-135 days to grow.
- It is best grown in upland areas.
- Is best grown when direct seeded.
- The plant height is dwarf (85-90 cm).
- The grain is long slender and white.
- It is moderately resistant to blast, leaf hopper and tolerant to
stem borer.
- Its yield is 45-50 quintals/hactare.
- The main states growing this variety are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh,
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Tarai region of UP, Punjab, Haryana and
Tamil Nadu.
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