Pusa Basmati 1121: Highest Forex Earner

Pusa Basmati 1718

• Recommended for Basmati growing (GI area) regions of the country
• Average grain yield is 46.4 q/ha with 135 days maturity
• It is a MAS derived bacterial blight resistant version of Pusa Basmati 1121 developed through
• It is amongst the three top foreign exchange earner varieties of Basmati rice in the country.

Pusa Basmati 1509

• Early maturing, reduced height, non-lodging and non-shattering variety
• Average seed yield is 41.4 q/ha
• It matures in 115 days which is 30 days early to Pusa Basmati 1121
• It saves 3-4 irrigations and due to early maturity gives ample time to the farmers for wheat field preparation leading to reduction in residue burning
• Saves 33% water

Jaya- The Pride of India

• Miracle rice variety released which ushered the green revolution.
• A semi-dwarf rice variety with 130-days duration with an yield potential of < 5 t/ha.
• By breaking the yield barrier, transformed the country into a state of self-sufficiency in late 60s to early 70s