IR-20 Rice

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• The scientific name of this variety is IR-532-E-576.
• This paddy variety takes about 135 days to grow.
• It is best grown in coastal areas.
• The plant height is semi dwarf (100-110 cm).
• The grain is medium slender.
• It is moderately resistant to bacterial leaf blight, green leaf hopper, rice tungro virus and stem borer.
• Its yield is 50-55 quintals/hactare.
• It is best grown in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Eastern Coastal.