Bioseed Fiyah 549 (Paddy 549)

Crop Name: Rice

National Code: NGOS-24-78

Variety Name: Bioseed Fiyah 549

Original Name: Paddy 549

Outstanding Characteristics: High yield and high swelling ratio(11.8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Lowland

Origin/Source: Bioseed Research, India

Developing Institute: Bioseed Research India; National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi,National Rice & Maize Centre, Ibadan; ADP, Niger, Oyo and FCT

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Kumar, Vijaya, Bhaskara Reddy P., Bashir, M., Isong, A. E., Muhammad M.L. and Ajaye, O.F

Potential Yield (t/ha): 11.8

Year of Release: 2024

Year of Registration: 2024