INDIAN RICE VARIETIES

1718 BASMATI RICE

A new basmati variety, called 1718 is an improved version of the iconic pusa 1121. It is a modified rice seed of the PUSA 1121 basmati variety which is resistant to bacterial leaf blight and prevents flattening of crop during rain, hailstorm or strong wind.The yield is also comparatively higher and ripening of the seed also take lesser time than other basmati varieties.