BRRI dhan 59
Variety: BRRI dhan 59
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Hybridization
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| Year of release | 2013 |
| Main characteristics | High yielding, Plant height 83 cm, stout, rice clean and medium size, 1000grain weight 24.6 g, life time 153 days |
| Planting season and time | Boro, seedling in seed bed 15-30 November |
| Harvesting time | 15-30 April |
| Yield | 7.1 t/ha |
| Quality of product | Protein 7.5% and amylose 24.6% in rice |