US Agriseeds US-88 is a new long-grain, medium maturing (115 days) hybrid rice variety. It is a high-quality variety bred from tropical parent lines that suits well to the tropical climate of the country.
Aside from the additional yield as compared to conventional varieties, US Agriseeds US-88 also provides high quality grains with good milling and eating properties to command higher prices and therefore increase farmers’ incomes.
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| I. Brand Name | US Agriseeds US-88 |
| II. Techno Commercial Details | |
| Description | Hybrid Rice seeds |
| Germination | 85% and up |
| Hybridity | 97% |
| Developer / Producer | Seedworks International Pvt. Ltd. |
| Pack Size | 5 kg bags |
| Recommended Rate | 15 kg per hectare |
| III. Variety Characteristics | |
| Maturity | 110-115 days, medium maturity |
| Plant Height | 115 cm |
| Grain Length | 7.2mm, Long, Slender |
| Milling Recovery | GR I>65-70%* |
| Headrice Recovery | 41% G2* |
| Amylose Content | 16.3% |
IV. Features, Advantages and Benefits
| Long grain, 7.2 mm slender | • More appealing to traders / millers | • Higher earnings |
| Milling recovery, Grade I > 65% to 70% | • More grains sold at Grade I Premium grade | • Higher earnings |
| High germination | • More seedlings planted, more area covered | • Cost-effective, more productive plant increase yield and income |
| Tolerant to BLB Tungro | • No impact on plant’s production ability; minimizes use of pesticides | • Ensures high yield; savings on pesticides |
| Sturdy, medium plant height at 115 cm | • Ability to carry weight of longer panicles; tolerance of strong winds and elements | • Minimized losses from lodging |
| High quality packaging | • Less susceptible to rodent attacks; prevents moisture build-up prolonging viability | • Protects farmer investment on rice seeds |