Binadhan 10
Binadhan 10
Scientific name: Oryza sativa L. cv. Binadhan 10
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture(BINA), Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| Method of Development | Mutation and hybridization |
| Main characteristics | The variety possesses deep green and erect flag leaves, trunks and stems are strong, sturdy and remain erect (no lodging) even in stormy weather and no shattering. The variety is capable to produce higher seed yield(5-6 t/ha under salt stress) than that of salt tolerant variety Binadhan-8. |
| Year of release | 2012 |
| Planting season and time | It was released for boro season, The veriety is suitable for both aman and boro seasons. Binadhan-10 can be cultivated in the large part of saline prone areas of 13 coastal districts and more 4-5 million tons of additional rice can be produced in a year. |
| Days to maturity | Binadhan-10 is early maturing(127-132 days) than other salt tolerance varieties. |
| Resistant/tolerant | It has higher salt tolerance, can tolerate EC level 10-12 dS/m. Disease incidence and pest attacks are very low and the production cost is same as the other BINA rice varieties. |
| Yield | In non-saline area, potential yield is 9.0 t/ha ( average 8.0 t/ha/0). |
| Quality of the product | Grain is medium long, slender and bright colour. |