Pusa-2090

Santhosh Kumar 11/11/2023
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Pusa-2090 mind map Context Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) development Improved rice variety Alternative to Pusa-44 Associated with stubble burning Source: IE What is Pusa-44? Rice variety High yield Longer maturity period Contributes to stubble burning Post-harvest issue Dominates paddy cultivation In Punjab Particularly non-basmati varieties Basmati varieties comparison Softer straw Less stubble burning Smaller cultivation area Punjab Chief Minister announcement Ban on Pusa-44 cultivation Starting 2024 What is Pusa-2090? Cross between Pusa-44 and CB-501 Matures in 120-125 days Compared to 155-160 days for Pusa-44 Shorter duration Similar high yields Addresses stubble burning In regions like Punjab and Haryana About IARI Formation: 1905 Headquarters: Delhi Originally Imperial Institute of Agricultural Research Located in Pusa, Bihar Renamed and relocated To Delhi in 1936 Administered by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

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