TNPSC Thervupettagam

New paddy variety

January 24 , 2019 1991 days 1239 0
  • The Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai, has released a new short duration rice variety christened as ADT 53.
  • This short-term variety has a maturity period of 105 to 110 days.
  • The new ADT 53 variety is a boon to the farmers as it is superior to the ADT 43 variety in terms of yield and quality.
  • The new variety will suit the requirements of farmers for
    • Kuruvai or Kodai (summer) seasons in the delta districts and
    • Sornavari or Navarai seasons in other districts.
  • It has a milling capacity of 62% and full rice capacity of 65 %.
  • It also has rich content of Zinc and Iron.
  • ADT 53 variety is a cross derivative of ADT 43 / JGL 384.

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