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.