Zinc Rice in Bangladesh

 

Zinc Rice in Bangladesh

There are some rice varieties released by Bangladseh  Rice Research Institute ,BRRI, GAZIPUR:

BRRI Dhan62-Aman

BRRI Dhan64-Boro

 

BRRI Dhan72-Aman

BRRI Dhan74-Boro

BRRI Dhan84-Boro

Bangabandhu Dhan100-Boro 

According Bangladesh Rice Research Institute the above varieties can make up zinc deficiency in human body .

Among the varieties BRRI Dhan62 contents 19.8mg/kg zinc .The variety cultivate in Aman season ,gain quality fine ,life period 146 days . 

The variety BRRI Dhan64 contents 24mg/kg zinc .The variety cultivate in Boro season ,gain quality medium ,life period 152 days . 

The variety BRRI Dhan74 contents 24.2mg/kg zinc .The variety cultivate in Boro season ,gain quality medium ,life period 147 days . 

The varieties BRRI Dhan84 contents 27.6mg/kg zinc .The variety cultivate in Boro season ,gain quality fine and red ,life period 141 days .

The variety Bangabandhu Dhan100 contents 25.7mg/kg zinc .The variety cultivate in Boro season ,gain quality medium ,life period 148 days .