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.
