- Address : Bathalagoda, Ibbagamuwa, Sri Lanka
- E- Mail : rrdi@doa.gov.lk
- Telephone : +94 372 258561
- Fax : +94 372 259881
RRDI Rice Varieties
Bg 276-5
Variety name | : Bg 276 – 5 |
Year of release | : 1979 |
Pedigree | : Ob 678/ #2Bg 34-8 |
Average yield | : 4.3 t/ha |
Maturity | : 100 days |
Plant height | : 53.0 cm |
Grain Quality Characteristics
Weight per bushel of paddy | 21.3 kg |
1000 grain weight | 29.0 g |
Brown rice recovery ( based on weight) | 79.20% |
Milling recovery ( based on weight) | 72.80% |
Head grain recovery ( based on weight) | 61.80% |
Grain shape | Intermediate Bold |
Pericarp colour | White |
Gelatinization temperature | Intermediate |
Presence of buff colour | No |
Grain Quality Characteristics
Weight per bushel of paddy | 21.3 kg |
1000 grain weight | 29.0 g |
Brown rice recovery ( based on weight) | 79.20% |
Milling recovery ( based on weight) | 72.80% |
Head grain recovery ( based on weight) | 61.80% |
Grain shape | Intermediate Bold |
Pericarp colour | White |
Gelatinization temperature | Intermediate |
Presence of buff colour | No |