Kasturi Basmati Rice

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• This is declared as a variety of Basmati Rice under the Seeds Act, 1966.
• The scientific name of this variety is IET-8580.
• Kasturi, released for the traditional basmati growing areas of Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Predesh and Himachal Pradesh.
• It is best grown in irrigated areas.
• It combines high-yield potential, excellent milling quality, resistance to blast and tolerance to stem borer.
• Its kernel length is 6.94 mm.
• Its length breadth ratio is 3.95.
• Its yield is 30-35 quintals/hectare.