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NamChe 3

NamChe 3 was released in 2013

Technology codeNamChe 3
Lead instituteNaCRRI
ReadinessReleased
IP status

Problem addressed

Drought, rice blast, BLB and Sheath blight


About this technology

 Maturity period: 125 days after generation
 Yield potential: 4,550kg/ha
 Type: Upland rice
 Aroma: Non
 Colour of grain husk: Straw colour
 Milled grain: white
 Suitable production eco-system: All areas except highland areas above 1300masl
 Resistant to rice blast, BLB and Sheath blight
 Tolerant to drought
 Panicle: long and compact
 High Milling percentage 72%

Performance and benefits

KEY PERFORMANCE4,550kg/ha

High Milling percentage 72%
Maturity period: 125 days

Where it is suitable

Agro-ecological zonesSuitable production eco-system: All areas except highland areas above 1300masl
Districts
Target usersFarmers and agribusiness
Value-chain stage

Application guidance

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