Historical Review on Rice Varieties of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

This Technical brief contains information on the historical varietal development of rice in Tamil Nadu, popular varieties, problems related to climate, climate responsive varieties, market demand and farmers response to improved varieties / hybrids against the traditional cultivars.

“….the possibility of increasing the rice area is almost exhausted in most Asian countries. With little expansion in area and slowing yield increases, growth in rice production has fallen below growth in demand as population has continued to increase." – IRRI