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Chinuga-1

Chinuga-1 was released in 2019

Technology codeChinuga-1
Lead instituteNaCRRI
ReadinessReleased
IP status
Chinuga-1

Problem addressed

Rice Yellow Mottle Virus, Rice Blast and Bacterial Leaf Streak


About this technology

 Has straw colored grains
 Medium grain type
 High yield potential ranging from 9.6 tons/ha
 Maturing within 95-135 days
 with a good aromatic taste
 Texture that extends and soft on cooking
 Non-pasty preferred by majority of women
 Resistant to Rice Yellow Mottle Virus, Rice Blast and Bacterial Leaf Streak
 Bold and big grains similar to SUPA
 Strong stem
 Milling percentage (64%)
 Whole grain (70%)
 Amylose content (21.6%)
 Alkali spreading value (5.9)
 Gel Consistency (63 mm)
 More production per unit area compared to Arize
 Rain fed Lowland (below 1200 Masl) and irrigated areas Hybrid Rice

Performance and benefits

KEY PERFORMANCE9.6 tons/ha

More production per unit area compared to Arize
Bold and big grains similar to SUPA with a good aromatic taste
Texture that extends and soft on cooking
Non-pasty preferred by majority of women

Where it is suitable

Agro-ecological zones Rain fed Lowland (below 1200 Masl)
Districts
Target usersFarmers and agribusiness
Value-chain stage

Application guidance

Research evidence

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