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Sahyadri Megha
March 10 , 2020
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- In order to prevent the decline in the paddy cultivation, the University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Shivamogga of Karnataka, has developed ‘Sahyadri Megha’, a new red variety of paddy.
- This variety is resistant to blast disease and also rich in nutrients.
- The new variety has been approved by the State-level Seed Sub-Committee and it will be available for farmers from the coming kharif season.
- Another objective of developing the new variety is to cater to the strong demand for red rice, rich in fibre and protein, by health-savvy consumers in urban areas.
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