Swarna 2 (ADV 8744+)

Crop Name: Rice

National Code: NGOS-25-85

Variety Name: Swarna 2

Original Name: ADV 8744+

Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding, high head rice yield (52.15%) and medium duration. (13.9t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Savanna and Rainforest ecologies

Origin/Source: Advanta Enterprise Limited, India

Developing Institute: Advanta Enterprise Limited, India; NCRI, Badeggi; ADPs Niger & Oyo.

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Shindu, I., Bashir, M., Muhammed M.L., Isong, A.E., Ajaye, O.J., Orolakin, O.G., Mohammed, I.G., Gbadeyan, S.T. & Apuyor, B.F.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 13.9

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025