The improved varieties — Pusa Basmati 1847, Pusa Basmati 1885 and Pusa Basmati 1886 — developed in 2021 are expected to pave the way for sustaining India’s leadership in Basmati rice exports ...

The darling of exporters — Pusa Basmati ... PB 1847, PB 1885 and PB 1886. But there is a strong sentiment among rice exporters in favour of PB 1121, which has become quite a well known brand.

Short-duration basmati varieties, such as Pusa Basmati-1509, Pusa Basmati-1692, and Pusa Basmati-1847, mature in approximately 115–125 days, about 20–25 days earlier than traditional types.

Among the most widely cultivated short-duration varieties are Pusa Basmati-1509, Pusa Basmati-1692, and Pusa Basmati-1847. Pusa-1509, in particular, matures about 20 days earlier than the ...

The crop varieties include Pusa Basmati 1847 of rice, DKC 9144 and Bioseed 9788 of maize, PCB 167 of bajra and Punjab Cheena 1 of proso millet. Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025. New Delhi o C.

The iconic premium variety basmati PUSA 1121, ... Two other basmati varieties PUSA 1401 and PUSA 1509 have also been replaced by PUSA 1847 and PUSA 1886.

MUMBAI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - India's decision to include premium long-grained aromatic Pusa 1121 grade rice under the basmati brand is likely to spur exports in 2008/09 and add newer markets ...

The government?s decision to accord the rice variety Pusa 1121 the status of ?basmati rice? has given a big boost to rice exporters, as it commands a high premium at markets in the Middle-East ...

NEW DELHI -- Indian basmati rice variety Pusa 1121 is safe for human consumption and doesn't contain any heavy metals, despite reports of contamination in the Iranian press, the state-run Indian ...