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TPS 5 rice variety
June 24 , 2025
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- The Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai in Thanjavur District, have urged farmers to plan ahead for samba and Thaladi seasons using region-specific, low-input paddy varieties.
- TPS 5, a commonly used variety in the delta, matures in 100 days elsewhere, it takes 125 days in the delta.
- It was causing delayed harvests, higher pest incidence, and increased costs.
- TRRI recommended kuruvai varieties such as ADT 53, 55, 56, and 57.
- ADT 57 is suitable for direct sowing and ADT 55 offers Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) tolerance.
- ADT 53 is a good alternative to ADT 43 for parboiled rice, and ADT 59 is preferred for idly rice.
- For saline and coastal tail-end areas, TRY (Tiruchi Rice) varieties 1 to 5 are ideal.
- For flood-prone delta areas, he recommended CR1009 Sub 1.
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