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PLANT BREEDING DIVISION

5-6 months and traditional rice purification programe

There are 4 rice varieties recommended by DOA as long age varieties which are photoperiod sensitive. Breeder seeds of those are produced by RRDI and distributed to the farmers. Conservation of rice germplasm is very important. Because Some desirable trait of these cultivars can be utilized for future  breeding programe.  Traditional rice growers face difficulties in finding pure seed paddy. Therefore a attempt was taken by RRDI to produce quality assured purified seeds of 12 traditional rice varieties.

Services

  • Breeder seed production of 5-6 month released rice varieties to contribute national seed production program
  • Germplasm conservation and provision of seed material upon request
  • Training and field level practical programs on traditional rice and seed production
  • In-plant training of university students, diploma holders and school children
  • Provision of technical information to stake holders

Research & Publications

Since the breeder seeds production is the initial step of seed paddy production program, providing high quality purified seeds is very important. Therefore breeder seeds are produce according to the SCS accepted standards…

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Services

  • Breeder seed production of 5-6 month released rice varieties to contribute national seed production program
  • Germplasm conservation and provision of seed material upon request
  • Training and field level practical programs on traditional rice and seed production
  • In-plant training of university students, diploma holders and school children
  • Provision of technical information to stake holders

Research & Publications

Since the breeder seeds production is the initial step of seed paddy production program, providing high quality purified seeds is very important. Therefore breeder seeds are produce according to the SCS accepted standards…

Read More >>

Staff members

Mrs. K.A.K. Wijesena
Assistant Director of Agriculture(Research)