Direct Seeded Rice: Water-Conserving Seeding Technology

On 1st June, 2024, the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) commercially launched two herbicide-tolerant (Ht) basmati rice varieties: 1. Pusa Basmati 1979 and 2. Pusa Basmati 1985.

  • Purpose: To promote the water saving Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) technique and control the growth of weeds.
  • About Varieties: The two varieties are non-genetically modified (non-GM) and are improved versions of existing varieties, Pusa Basmati 1121 (Pusa Basmati 1979) and Pusa Basmati 1509 (Pusa Basmati 1985).
  • Mutated ALS Gene: Since these new varieties contain a mutated ALS gene, they allow the direct application of the Imazethapyr herbicide to eradicate weeds in the DSR system.

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