ANGRAU releases new rice varieties for Kharif
The Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) has introduced new rice varieties tailored for Andhra Pradesh’s diverse agricultural landscape. Notable releases include MTU 1271, positioned as an alternative to the popular ‘Samba Mahsuri’ (BPT 5204). MTU 1271 boasts high yield, non-logging traits, and a manageable 140-day crop cycle. Ideal for various regions including Kadapa, Kurnool, and coastal districts, it promises an average yield of 2.8 to 3 tonnes per acre, shared ANGRAU Principal Scientist T. Srinivas.
The Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) has released a few varieties of rice that are suitable for Andhra Pradesh. The varieties are MTU 1271, BPT 2846, BPT 2841 and NLR 3238. The ANGRAU has kept the foundation seed of most sought-after varieties, and those varieties that are suitable for soil conditions and withstand pests.
When contacted, ANGRAU Principal Scientist T. Srinivas said that MTU 1271 variety was developed as an alternative to BPT 5204, which is popularly known as ‘Samba Mahsuri’. The MTU 1271 is a high-yielding variety, non-logging, semi-dwarf, and the crop duration is 140 days. The variety is suitable for Kadapa, Kurnool, Chittoor, Tirupati, Nandyal and coastal districts such as Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Vizianagaram. The MTU 1271 yields 2.8 to 3 tonnes per acre on an average, he said.
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