Madras Agricultural Journal
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TPS 3-A HIGH YIELDING RICE VARIETY FOR WATER LOGGED (Ela)- SITUATION IN KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT

Abstract

Rice TPS. 3 has been released by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University from the Agricultural Research Station, Thirupathisaram during 1993 as a location specific variety for cultivation during the pishanam season (second season) in water logged (Ela) situation of Kanyakumari District. It registered an average grain yield of 6061/ kg/ha. It is a semi-dwarf (99cm) variety with short bold white rice which matures in 135 days. It is resistant to blast under field condition in blast prone areas. It contains high protein (9.15%)

Keywords: Rice, Ela, Pishanam, TPS.3

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