BR 6
Variety: BR 6
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Origin | IR 2061-214-3-8-2(IRRI) |
| Year of release | 1977 |
| Main characteristics | Plant height 100 cm for Boro and 113 cm for Aus season, elongated, slender and white green type. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, Boro mid November , Aus late March to late April |
| Harvesting time | Mid to late April (Boro), late July (Aus) |
| Yield | Boro 4.5 t/ha, Aus 3.5 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Moderately tolerant to tungro and tolerant to White backed and Brown Plant Hopper. |