Kosco Hybrid Pusa Basmati 1885 Paddy Seeds

About Product

• Pusa Basmati 1885 is an improved near-isogenic line of the iconic Pusa Basmati 1121, developed through Molecular Marker Assisted Breeding (MAS) by ICAR-IARI.
• It carries four disease-resistance genes and produces extra-long slender aromatic grains ideal for the Basmati growing region.

Specifications

• Semi-dwarf, non-lodging, high-yielding Basmati rice variety with seed-to-seed maturity of typically 140 days.
• MAS-derived near-isogenic line (NIL) of the popular Pusa Basmati 1121.
• Carries two bacterial blight resistance genes (xa13, Xa21) and two blast resistance genes (Pi54, Pi2).
• Grains are extra-long slender (7.95 mm) with excellent kernel elongation on cooking (16.52 mm).
• Cooked rice has flaky appearance, tenderness, desirable taste and optimum aroma.
• Eliminates need for antibiotics and fungicides for blight and blast disease management.
• Average yield: Up to 4.68 t/ha | Plant height: typically, 120 cm.
• Sowing: June 1–15 | Harvest: October third week.

Features

• Improved PB 1121: All the premium qualities of the legendary Pusa Basmati 1121 — with added disease resistance.
• Dual Disease Resistance: Four genes (xa13, Xa21, Pi54, Pi2) provide strong resistance to both Bacterial Blight and Blast.
• Chemical Cost Savings: Eliminates need for antibiotics and fungicides against blight and blast diseases.
• Superior Grain Quality: Extra-long slender grains (7.95 mm) with outstanding kernel elongation (16.52 mm) on cooking.
• Premium Cooking Profile: Flaky appearance, tenderness, desirable taste, strong aroma — full Basmati experience.
• Non-lodging, Semi-dwarf: Sturdy plant structure; less susceptibility to falling — easier harvest.

Seed Rate

• 8000 gram per acre for transplantation technique.