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Okile

Okile was released in 2014

Technology codeOkile
Lead instituteNaCRRI
ReadinessReleased
IP status
Okile

Problem addressed

Drought, RYMV blight


About this technology

 Maturity Period: 140days after generation  Yield Potential: 6,760kg/ha
 Type: Lowland rice
 Aroma: Non aromatic, non-sticky when cooked  Colour of grain husk: Straw colour
 Milled grain: white
 Leaf blade colour: Light green
 Suitable production eco-system
 Highly tolerant to drought
 High Milling percentage 67%
 Tolerant to RYMV blight
 Flaffy when cooked

Performance and benefits

KEY PERFORMANCE6,760kg/ha

Flaffy when cooked
High Milling percentage 67%
non-sticky when cooked

Where it is suitable

Agro-ecological zonesSuitable production eco-system
Districts
Target usersFarmers and agribusiness
Value-chain stage

Application guidance

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