Name: Kosco Hybrid Pusa Basmati 1886 Paddy Seeds
Brand: Kosco
SKU: BHM1260027195
Price: 339.0 INR
Availability: OutOfStock

Pusa Basmati 1886 is a MAS-derived improved version of Pusa Basmati 6, developed by ICAR-IARI.
It is a semi-dwarf, non-lodging, non-shattering Basmati variety with inbuilt resistance to both Bacterial Blight and Blast and produces extra-long slender grains with no chalkiness.

Semi-dwarf, non-lodging, and non-shattering Basmati variety with seed-to-seed maturity of typically 143 days.
MAS-derived near-isogenic line (NIL) of the popular Pusa Basmati 6.
Carries two bacterial blight resistance genes (xa13, Xa21) and two blast resistance genes (Pi54, Pi2).
Grains are extra-long slender (7.77 mm) with excellent kernel elongation on cooking (15.21 mm).
Cooked rice has flaky appearance, tenderness, desirable taste and optimum aroma.
Eliminates need for antibiotics and fungicides for blight and blast management.
Average yield: Up to 4.49 t/ha | Plant height: typically, 95 cm.
Sowing: June 1–15 | Harvest: October third week.

Improved PB 6: Retains all premium qualities of Pusa Basmati 6 with enhanced disease resistance.
No Grain Chalkiness: Zero chalkiness — superior visual and commercial grain quality.
Non-Shattering: Grains stay intact on the panicle, significantly reducing field losses at harvest.
Dual Disease Resistance: Four genes (xa13, Xa21, Pi54, Pi2) eliminate the need for disease-control chemicals.
Premium Cooking Quality: Flaky texture, excellent elongation (15.21 mm), desirable aroma — true Basmati character.