06 August 2022, New Delhi: smart rice® of Savannah Seeds is developed by using a new generation breeding platform which aims to develop resource efficient rice seeds with high marketable yield.
smart rice® is characterized by a semi-dwarf & erect plant type with high tillering, grain index and early maturity. These features of smart rice® gives farmers a choice to earn more net income with reduced risk.
Early Maturity
• Crop matures earlier than conventional varieties. • Escapes adverse conditions. • Saves 2-3 irrigation, chemical, fertilizer costs. • Next crop can be sown on time. • Doesn’t required stubble burning hence save environment.
Lodging Tolerant
• Semi-dwarf erect plants. • Strong stem tolerant to lodging. • Prevents extra labor costs . • Prevents loss of produce & quality. • Highly suitable for mechanized harvesting.
Non Chaffy Panicles
• Dark green leafs make efficient food. • All grains get filled efficiently. • Grain weight is higher & robust. • The panicle weighs more.
Better Milling Percentage
• Grains are strong. • Milling percentage is above Government prescribed standards. • Less broken grains meeting or exceeding FCI standard • Better price for farmers. • Higher profitability for miller
