Genome-Edited Rice
Genome-Edited Rice: Recently, India achieved a monumental milestone in agricultural science by becoming the first country in the world to develop genome-edited rice varieties. The new varieties, DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice 1, are set to revolutionize rice cultivation by boosting production, enhancing climate adaptability, and conserving water.
- Key Highlights: Developed using CRISPR-Cas genome-editing technology, ensuring precise genetic changes without foreign DNA.
- Agricultural Benefits: 19% increase in yield.
o 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
o Savings of 7,500 million cubic meters of irrigation water.
o Improved resilience to climate stresses, including drought and salinity.
- Economic Impacts: It supports India’s vision of food security and self-sufficiency while strengthening its role as a global food provider.
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•DRR Rice 100 (Kamla): Developed by ICAR-IIRR, Hyderabad. oBased on Samba Mahsuri (BPT 5204). oHigh yield, earlier maturation (20 days), water and fertilizer savings, and reduced methane emissions. oStronger stalks and similar rice quality to Samba Mahsuri. |
•Pusa DST Rice 1: Developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. oBased on MTU 1010. oYield increase by 9.66% to 30.4% in saline and alkaline soils. |
- Target Regions: Developed for states including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
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