Variety
Aradhana (HPW-42) :
This variety is recommended for areas above 1500 amsl for timely sown rainfed conditions to replace Sonalika. It is semi-dwarf variety with fully-bearded, dense spikes, white glumes and good tillering ability. It has also shown resistance to flag smut, hill bunt and powdery mildew diseases and early maturing. It has semi-hard, shining amber grains with good chapati making qualities. It is resistant to yellow and brown rusts. It gives an average yield of 25 q/ha.
Saptdhara (Atau Selection) :
This variety is recommended for cultivation in winter season in high hills temperate dry zone. It is resistant to yellow and brown rust. Its average yield is 44 q/ha (without green fodder in May) and 37 q/ha with green fodder i.e. 70 q/ha
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