Breeding for photosensitive high yielding rice variety

Abstract

An ideal rice variety with high gram and straw yield, adaptability to the rabi season and consumer preference was evolved at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, i'attambi from the cross between Co 25, Triveni and Vellathil Kolappala. This variety called Niln (Ptb 48) combines in itself high grain and straw yield under average management conditions, adaptability to the season and tolerance to most of the pests and diseases.