CSIR NBRI

वै.औ.अ.प. - राष्ट्रीय वनस्पति अनुसंधान संस्थान
CSIR - National Botanical Research Institute

Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, India
राना प्रताप मार्ग, लखनऊ, भारत

An Institute of National Importance under Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

LOWS ARSENIC ACCUMULATING RICE CULTIVAR

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  • CN1794-2-CSIR-NBRI, a rice cultivar jointly developed by CSIR-NBRI and Rice Research Station, Chinsurah.
  • Suitable for cultivation in arsenic-contaminated areas.
  • Low arsenic accumulation in grains (181±20μg/kg) with a high yield of 5.0 t/ha (kharif) and 6.0 t/ha (boro).
  • Yield advantage of 10-15% over popularly grown rice varieties.
  • Developed through conventional breeding methods, ensuring no eco-hazard issues.