Egyptian Basmati surpasses its country of origin in productivity

Published 2024년 10월 13일

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Egypt is developing new types of rice that require less water and can tolerate environmental changes, as part of the National Project for the Development of Hybrid Rice Production. The Giza Basmati 201 hybrids and an Egyptian Basmati rice variety 11 are expected to yield over 4 tons and 5.5 tons per acre respectively. Dr. Hamdi Al-Mawafi, the project's head, has received a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2022 for developing the giant Sakha Super 300 rice variety, which is also high-yielding, salinity-tolerant, and uses less water. The rice crop this year is expected to yield between 6 and 7 million tons.

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Dr. Hamdi Al-Mawafi, head of the National Project for the Development of Hybrid Rice Production, said that Egypt was seeking to cultivate types of rice with a short growth period in order to reduce water consumption. He added in a statement to "Akhbar Al-Youm Gate": We succeeded in inventing varieties of rice that reduce water consumption by 30%, and developing new varieties of rice that tolerate environmental fluctuations and changes, and achieve the highest productivity in the world. He explained that the Giza Basmati 201 hybrids were developed from Indian and Pakistani genetic origins that were registered by Ministerial Resolution 1115 of 2018. It gives more than 4 tons per acre and is characterized by its aromatic scent and distinctive flavor and tolerates all climatic conditions. Read also | Agricultural Research: No decision has been issued to reduce the rice area next season. He continued: A hybrid Egyptian Basmati rice, variety 11, was produced with high productivity and a ...

Source: Akhbarelyom