BHU Releases Three New Rice and Mustard Varieties
Why in the news
Banaras Hindu University introduced crop varieties meant for higher yield and resilience, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
| Variety | Crop | Maturity | Yield/ha | Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1 | Rice | 115-120 days | 55-60 q | Long slender, slightly sweet grain |
| Malviya Dhan 105 Sub-1 | Rice | – | 42-46 q | Flood tolerance |
| Malviya Nidhi | Mustard | 125-130 days | About 20 q | Bold black seeds |
Key facts
- First rice: BHU with IRRI, led by Prof. Shravan Kumar Singh.
- Second: upgraded Malviya Dhan 105 with the Sub-1 gene, by Prof. P.K. Singh.
- Mustard led by Prof. K. Srivastava.
Exam angle
- Gene: Sub-1.
- Partner institute: IRRI.