Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology (Apr 2015)

CR Dhan 407, a high-yielding rice cultivar released for the rainfed shallow lowland ecosystem of eastern India

  • P S Roy,
  • S S C Patnaik,
  • A Patnaik,
  • G J N Rao,
  • O N Singh

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/1984-70332015v15n2c22
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 2
pp. 120 – 124

Abstract

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Development of high-yielding rice varieties for the rainfed shallow lowland ecosystem of eastern India is a major challenge for plant breeders. Development and release of CR Dhan 407, a high-yielding cultivar, with a potential yield of more than 5 tons per hectare and non-lodging plant type, can address the problem of yield stagnation in this major rice ecosystem of India. With its high yield and excellent grain quality, this variety can significantly enhance the income of rice farmers of eastern India.

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