NPH - 242
Characteristics
Duration
120-125 days (Kharif) 130-135 days (Rabi)
Plant height (cm)
100-110
No. of productive tillers/plant
20-22
Panicle length (cm)
28-30
Special features
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Long slender, non-scented grains
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High grain setting percentage with more no. of spikelets per panicle
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High milling percentage with good Head Rice Recovery (HRR)
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Highly tolerant to major pests and diseases
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Recommended for Kharif, Rabi & direct-seeded cultivation
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Govt. notified hybrid