New ‘Sahyadri Sindhura’ Red Rice Variety

New ‘Sahyadri Sindhura’ Red Rice Variety

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• The Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences in Shivamogga recently launched a highly popular, nutrient-rich red rice variety named “Sahyadri Sindhura.”

‘Sahyadri Sindhura’ Red Rice Variety

• The Cross-Breed: This new rice is a hybrid created by crossing two popular traditional rice varieties: Jyothi and Biliya.
• Nutritional Benefits: This fine-grain red rice is packed with high protein, iron, and zinc.It also has a low glycaemic index, making it a much healthier dietary option.
• High Crop Yield: It gives an impressive yield of 53 to 54 quintals per hectare in irrigated lands, easily outperforming traditional varieties that only yield 40 to 45 quintals.
• Fast Maturation: The crop grows relatively fast and is ready to harvest in just 120 days.
• Disease and Pest Resistance: Farmers benefit greatly because the crop is naturally resistant to blast disease and can tolerate common agricultural pests like leaf folders and stem borers.
• Extra Benefits for Farmers: Along with fetching a strong market price (₹70 to ₹80 per kg), the crop produces high-quality straw that serves as excellent fodder for cattle.
• Official Recognition: Developed after five years of rigorous research by a team led by Dr. B.M. Dushyantha Kumar, the variety is officially registered with the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources in New Delhi.