BU aromatic hybrid dhan 1
Rice Variety: BU aromatic hybrid dhan 1
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Genetics and Plant Breeding Department, Bangabhundu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Hybridization |
| Year of release | 2016 |
| Main characteristics | Short duration, high yielding, mild aroma,higher content of amylose (24.5%), Zn (21.8 ppm) and iron (10 ppm). |
| Planting season and time | Boro and aman season |
| Days to maturity | 140-145 days for boro; 100-110 days for aman |
| Yield | 6.0 ton/ha for boro; 5.0 ton/ha for aman |
References
BSMRAU Technology Book (বশেমুরকৃবি প্রযুক্তি বই)