BRRI dhan 56

Variety: BRRI dhan 56
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Rice Research Institute(BRRI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Hybridization |
| Year of release | 2011 |
| Main characteristics | Plant height 115 cm, leaf deep green, ripe grain raddish, 1000grain weight 23.6 g, rice tall, broad, white, life time 105-110 days |
| Planting season and time | Transplanting Aman, seedling in seed bed 15-30 July |
| Harvesting time | 30-5 November |
| Yield | 4.5-5 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Medium salt tolerant (8-10ds/m up to 3 week, drought tolerant. |
| Quality of product | Protein 8.3% in rice |

