Pusa Basmati 1886 is a MAS derived near isogenic line (NIL) of a popular Basmati rice variety, Pusa Basmati 6
Possesses two genes for bacterial blight resistance namely, xa13 and Xa21; and two genes for blast resistance, Pi54 and Pi2
Salient feature:
Semi-dwarf, non-lodging, and non-shattering Basmati variety with seed to seed maturity of 143 days. Possess inbuilt resistance to both bacterial blight and blast diseases. Grain are extra-long slender (7.77 mm) having excellent kernel elongation on cooking (15.21 mm), with intermediate amylose content (23.71 %), strong aroma and no grain chalkiness. Cooked rice has flaky appearance, tenderness on touching and chewing, desirable taste and optimum aroma
Benefit/utility:
Avoids the use of antibiotics and fungicides in the management of two major diseases, bacterial blight and blast, respectively
Yield : 4.49 t/ ha
Plant Height : 95 cm
Nursery days : 21 days after sowing
Sowing date : June 1 to June 15
Maturity date : October 20 to November 5
Harvest time and days : October third week; 143 days
Resistance to diseases : Resistance to bacterial blight and blast diseases