Abstract

                                A new variety of paddy ASD 17 has been released by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University from the Rice Research Station, Ambasamudram for general cultivation. The variety was tested as AS 688 in Kanyakumari district both under semidry and wet conditions and in Nellai Kattabomman district under wet conditions. It recorded a mean grain yield of 5.4 t/ha and straw yield of 9.0 t/ha. It is semidwart (96 cm) with medium bold grain and red rice which matures in 100 days. Early senescence at maturity is a distinguishing character for this variety. This variety is also specifically suitable to tail end areas of Thambiraparani delta and Kanyakumari district for direct seeding and planting because of its short duration.

Key words : Rice, Short duration, Direct seeding, ASD 17.