Ketaki joha Rice

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• This variety of rice was notified in 1999 by the Researchers at the Assam Agricultural University.
• The scientific name of this rice is IET-14390.
• According to researchers, this new variety of rice can give basmati a run for its money.
• This variety takes about 145-160 days to grow.
• It is best grown in rainfed shallow low lands.
• The grain is medium slender and resistant to blast.
• Except for its size, it can compete with basmati in every other respect.
• After boiling, the size of the basmati grain is 12 mm while this is 8 mm.
• Its aroma was much better than basmati.
• The ketoki joha rice is been grown only in Assam.
• There are seven local short, slender, scented joha varieties (PPS- 18,31,50,55,56,58,85).