What is pusa basmati 1847?

About pusa basmati 1847:

• It is an improved version of the popular Basmati rice variety, Pusa Basmati 1509 with inbuilt resistance to bacterial blight and blast disease.
• This variety possesses two genes each for bacterial blight resistance, namely, xa13 and Xa21, and blast resistance, namely, Pi54 and Pi2.
• It is an early maturing and semi-dwarf basmati rice variety.
• It has an average yield of 5.7 tonnes/ ha.
• This variety was released for commercial cultivation in 2021. 

What is the Uniqueness of Basmati Rice?

• It is cultivated in the Himalayan foothillsof the Indian sub-continent and is universally known for its long grain size, fluffy texture, and unique inherent aroma and flavor.

What are the Climatic conditions required for rice cultivation?

• Temperature: Between 22-32°Cwith high humidity.
• Rainfall: Around 150-300 cm.
• Soil Type:Deep clayey and loamy soil.
• Top Rice Producing States: West Bengal > Punjab > Uttar Pradesh > Andhra Pradesh