PB – 1985
A breakthrough Basmati variety, Pusa Basmati 1985 is the first herbicide-tolerant, early-maturing Basmati rice. It offers stable yields under both transplanted and dry direct seeded conditions, making it highly adaptable for farmers in GI areas.
• Duration: ~115 days (early maturity)
• Yield: ~52 q/ha (irrigated transplanted), ~45.7 q/ha (dry direct seeded)
• Trait: First herbicide-tolerant Basmati variety
• Cultivation Conditions: Suitable for both transplanted and dry direct seeded rice systems
• Area Suitability: GI states – Delhi, Punjab & Western Uttar Pradesh
