Punjab Agricultural University Launches High-Yielding Paddy Variety PR133
PAU unveils new paddy variety with high yield, low residue traits
Hindustan Times
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Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has introduced a new high-yielding paddy variety, PR133, which is resistant to bacterial blight and shows an average yield of 30.5 quintals per acre. Set for limited sowing in the upcoming kharif season, this variety aims to address the issue of paddy residue in Punjab.
- 01PR133 is a new non-basmati paddy variety developed by PAU after seven years of research.
- 02The variety yields an average of 30.5 quintals per acre and is resistant to all prevalent bacterial blight pathotypes.
- 03PR133 matures in 111 days and is designed to produce less biomass, aiding in residue management.
- 04Farmers are advised to sow PR133 on 1-2 acres for the first time this kharif season.
- 05The variety features long, slender grains that are in demand for their quality in the agro industry.
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Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has unveiled a new non-basmati paddy variety named PR133, developed over seven years of research and field trials. Scheduled for introduction in the upcoming kharif season, PR133 is resistant to all 10 pathotypes of bacterial blight prevalent in Punjab. During trials, it achieved an impressive average yield of 30.5 quintals per acre. Agronomist Buta Singh Dhillon highlighted that PR133 features long, slender grains with high total and head rice recovery, making it desirable in the agro industry. This medium-duration variety matures in 111 days and is shorter in height, which helps to reduce biomass and address the challenge of paddy residue. Farmers are encouraged to start the nursery around May 20 and transplant the crop with the monsoon season from June 20-30, with initial sowing recommended on 1-2 acres this season.
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The introduction of PR133 can help local farmers improve their yields while addressing the environmental issue of paddy residue in Punjab.
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