Author: J.G.ROBINSON, G.NALLATHAMBI. S.SEVUGAPERUMAL, M.RANGASWAMY and W.WILFRED MANUEL,
p-ISSN: 0024-9602, e-ISSN:2582-5321, Vol: 82, Issue: feb-feb,
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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