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Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds

प्रमाणित धान / चावल बीज • Oryza sativa L.

Recommended certified sowing rate of 10 kg / acre (8 to 12 kg (Transplanted) / 12 to 15 kg (Direct Seeded Rice - DSR)) to achieve an optimal plant canopy of 133k plants / acre at 20 × 15 cm spacing.

Seed Quality Norms
1000-Grain Weight22.5 g
Certified Germination≥80%
Genetic Purity≥98%
Target Canopy133k/Acre
Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds Certified Seeds Standards, Sowing Rate & NSC Blue Tag Quality Specifications
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Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds

1000-grain Test Weight: 22.5g | Certified Germination Standard: 80%

2 Acres (0.81 Ha)
0.5 Acre (Marginal)5 Acres (Small)15 Acres (Medium)25 Acres (Large)
85%

Official certification standard for Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds: 80%

90%

Reflects seedbed moisture, clod fineness, and sowing depth (Default 90% for well-prepared soil).

1000-Grain Test Weight22.5 g
Target Canopy Spacing20 × 15 cm
Scientific Seed EstimationFor 2 Acre(s)
Total Certified Seed Required
8KG

Effective Seed Rate: 3.9 kg / acre (Standard: 10 kg/acre)

Seed Bags Needed1 Bags(10 kg standard bag)
Target Plant Stand266.0k Plants133k plants/acre
Estimated Certified Seed Investment760Government Seed Village subsidy covers up to 50% of this cost.
Agronomist Recommendation: Seed lot meets or exceeds official government certification standards.
Field Sowing Protocol for Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds:

For System of Rice Intensification (SRI), only 2.5 kg/acre seed is needed.

ICAR & State Agriculture University (SAU) Releases

Top National & State Certified Varieties

High-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient varieties produced and certified by the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) and State Seed Corporations.

Released: 2017~95/kg

Pusa Basmati 1718 (Bacterial Blight Resistant)

By ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

Maturity135 – 140 days
Potential Yield22 – 26 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • Near-isogenic PB 1121 with dual bacterial blight resistance genes
  • Non-lodging stiff straw
  • Averaging 8.4mm raw grain length
Recommended Zones: Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, Uttarakhand
Released: 2022~105/kg

Pusa Basmati 1847 (Blast & Blight Resistant 1509)

By ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

Maturity120 – 125 days
Potential Yield24 – 28 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • Early maturing (saves 3 irrigations)
  • Resistant to leaf blast and bacterial blight
  • Excellent aroma and elongation
Recommended Zones: Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Jammu, UP
Released: 2009~45/kg

Swarna Sub-1 (Flood Tolerant Non-Basmati)

By CRRI Cuttack & IRRI

Maturity140 – 145 days
Potential Yield24 – 28 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • Survives complete underwater submergence for up to 14 days
  • Medium slender grains
  • Tolerant to salinity
Recommended Zones: Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Eastern UP, Assam
Released: 2000~42/kg

MTU 1010 (Cottondora Sannalu)

By RARS Maruteru (AP)

Maturity115 – 120 days
Potential Yield26 – 30 q/acre q/acre
Distinguishing Traits:
  • Short duration high yielding grain
  • Wide adaptability in both Kharif and Rabi/Boro
  • High milling recovery (68%)
Recommended Zones: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, MP
Mandatory Pre-Sowing Protocol

Scientific F-I-R Seed Treatment Schedule for Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds

Always follow the exact sequence: Fungicide (F) → Insecticide (I) → Rhizobium / Biofertilizer (R). Mixing chemicals with biofertilizers together kills live beneficial cultures.

Step 1: Fungicide (F)

Carbendazim 50% WP or Tricyclazole 75% WP

Dosage: 2.0 g per kg seed (Dry/Slurry) or 1g/L water for 24-hr seed soak

Target Pathogens: Seedling blast, brown spot, foot rot / bakanae disease

Step 2: Insecticide (I)

Imidacloprid 48% FS or Thiamethoxam 30% FS

Dosage: 2.5 ml per kg seed

Target Pests: Early nursery thrips, whorl maggot, and stem borer

Step 3: Biofertilizer (R)

Azospirillum & PSB (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria)

Dosage: 10 g per kg seed with rice gruel slurry

Symbiotic Benefits: Atmospheric nitrogen fixation and phosphorus mobilization in root zone

Government Financial Assistance

Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material (SMSP) / NFSM

Eligible farmers organized in cluster seed villages receive up to 50% DBT subsidy capped at ₹2000 per quintal on foundation and certified seed.

Distribution Agency: National Seeds Corporation (NSC) & District Agriculture Offices
Post-Harvest Seed Care

Seed Storage & Safe Keeping Tips

  • Maintain seed moisture below 12% before storage to prevent mold germination and insect multiplication.
  • Treat gunny storage bags with Deltamethrin 2.5% WP (1:100 dilution) before storing certified seed lots.
  • Conduct a 24-hour water soaking followed by 24-hour moist incubation under gunny sheets to achieve 100% sprouted chitta before nursery sowing.
🏛️ Statutory Seed Verification Portals

Official Certified Seed Portals & Breeder Linkages for Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds

Official MoA&FW (.gov.in) & ICAR (.org.in)
🏛️ Seed Division (.gov.in)seednet.gov.in

SeedNet India National Seed Portal

Check national seed availability, certified breeder-to-foundation indenting, and State Seed Testing Laboratory standards for Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds.

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🏛️ NSC Official Portalindiaseeds.com

National Seeds Corporation (NSC)

Buy certified seeds online directly from National Seeds Corporation central outlets and explore regional seed village allotments.

Open NSC India
🏛️ Apex Agronomy (.org.in)icar.org.in

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Access AICRP research bulletins, breeder seeds notification gazettes, and university release catalogs for Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Paddy / Rice Certified Seeds

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Transplanted rice requires only 8 to 10 kg/acre because seedlings are nurtured in nursery beds. Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) requires 12 to 15 kg/acre to compensate for bird picking, crust formation, and early weed competition in the field.

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