Pusa Basmati 1509 is an early-maturing, non-lodging, non-shattering Basmati rice variety released in year 2013.
At just typically 115 days maturity, it saves 6 irrigations compared to PB-1121, is ideal for crop rotation, and is the parent of the improved disease-resistant PB-1847.
Maturity period of typically 115 days with average yield up to 5 t/ha.
Possesses non-lodging and non-shattering habit — ideal for mechanised crop rotation.
Saves approximately 6 irrigations compared to Pusa Basmati 1121 — significant water economy.
Released in 2013 by CVRC for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Western UP, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir or Basmati growing regions.
Early Maturity: Typically115-day cycle is significantly shorter than PB-1121 — freeing fields earlier for wheat sowing.
Non-Shattering: Grain stays on the panicle, reducing field losses during harvest operations.
Overcomes PB-1121 Weaknesses: Addresses the key agronomic limitations of Pusa Basmati 1121 — a direct upgrade.