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
