PK - 386 ... This is very similar to Basmati in structure, length range 6.3 to 7.10 mm and width from 1.5 mm to 1.6 mm. Elongation ratio on cooking is also similar to Basmati but it gives no Aroma and flavor. Some Exporters use this variety in mixing with Basmati to reduce the price.
IRRI - 9 ... The word IRRI is abbreviation of International Rice Research Institute Situated in the Philippines. In 1980 Pakistani breeders by improving/crossing Irri-6 with Basmati rice has evolved Irri-9. In Pakistan different types of Irri-9 are available ranging the length of grains between 6.5mm to 7.0 mm and width between 1.62 to 1.78 mm. Elongation ratio on cooking is about 1.25. This variety gives no aroma and on cooking the thickness remains in grains.
IRRI - 6 ... International Rice Research Institute has also evolved this variety. It is classified as long grain rice having the length of grain between 5.70 mm to 6.80 mm. It is non-aromatic variety. On cooking its elongation ratio is lower than all the above-mentioned varieties. Thickness is observed in the grains on cooking. It is the cheapest quality of rice in Pakistan.
