CSR101: Dual Stress–Tolerant, High-Yield Rice Variety with BB Resistance

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CSR101 is a climate-resilient rice variety designed for stress-prone ecologies. It offers high yield, semi-dwarf stature, and superior grain quality, performing well under alkaline and saline soils in southern India. It reduces yield losses in areas with poor-quality irrigation water and erratic rainfall. With strong disease resistance and stable yields, this variety improves farmer profitability and supports ICAR’s mandate for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture.

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Key Features

Genetic traits –Carries xa13 and Xa21 genes with Saltol QTL for stress tolerance.
Growth –Semi-dwarf, non-lodging stature with 125–130 days maturity.
Yield –3.5 t/ha in alkaline, 3.9 t/ha in saline, and 5.5 t/ha in normal soils.