Netravathi (KKP-6): a promising rice variety for coastal lowlands of Karnataka, India
1993
Janardhana Gowda, N.A. | Parameswar, N.S. | Vidyachandra, B. | Malleshappa, C. (University of Agricultural Sciences, Kankanady, Mangalore Karnataka (India). Agricultural Research Station)
IET2886 was crossed with Red Annapurna, and KKP-6 was identified and released as Netravathi in 1990. Netravathi outyielded Phalguna in mutlilocation trials conducted at Mangalore and Brahmavar. Leaf and neck Bl incidence was less in Netravathi than in Phalguna. Netravathi also resists gall midge (GM). It has a growth duration of about 135-140 d and is 104 cm tall. It can withstand submergence for 5-7 d. Netravathi yields about 11% more grain than does Phalguna. Netravathi has less spikelet sterility than Phalguna, and it is suitable for parboiling. The variety is recommended for lowland areas during kharif
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