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