- The scientic name of this variety of rice is PTB-40.
- Year of notification was 1978.
- The rice of this variety takes about 130-145 days to grow.
- It is grown in irrigated areas.
- The grain is long bold and red.
- It is resistant to blast.
- It is moderately susceptible to brown plant hopper.
- Its yield is 30 quintals/hectare.
- It is grown in Kerala.
