Pitchavari Rice

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• This rice is mainly grown in Tamil Nadu.
• This rice is highly suitable for making a special south Indian dish called 'Pittu'.
• An important usage of this rice is that it is used for treatment of diarrhoea in cattle. It also increases appetite in cattle.
• The rice is highly resistant to pest and disease.
• This rice is suitable for cultivation in areas prone to water logging.
• It also grows well in drought prone areas.