Breeding and Yield analysis of Basmati Rice Hybrid: KSK111H

Abstract

Basmati rice hybrid KSK111H was first ever approved rice hybrid from Punjab in Pakistan’s rice history. It is a high yielding aromatic rice hybrid with tolerance to moderate salinity levels in soil. It is developed by Rice Research Institute, Kala Shah Kaku by using germplasm i.e., KSK1301A and KSK1301R lines through hybridization. KSK111H was fine grain rice hybrid which has good cooking quality with mild aroma and expected to fetches good market price in future. The paddy yield of KSK111H is 51% higher as compare to traditional Super Basmati. Main features are: an early maturing (almost 3 weeks earlier than Super Basmati), tolerant to salinity upto EC 5, same basmati aroma like other basmati varieties, good yield (sown in mid-June to mid-July), remarkable yield potential (11.5 t/ha) and average yield (7.2 t/ha). It is developed to break the yield barriers of basmati rice cultivated by the local farmers of southern Punjab especially.