Commodity: Rice
| Name of variety | GR 18 (GRUG 7) |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Rice |
| National Code | GH/Os/002/15 |
| Origin/Source | IRRI |
| Applicant | CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Lowland & irrigated |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | Introduction from IRRI with a pedigree name of IET 2885 (LET 1996 |
| Year of release | 1983 |
| Year of registry | 2015 |
Matures in 132 days.
Medium and bold grain, Non-aromatic.
Yield potential of 6.5MT/ha. Milling rate 65%. Good cooking quality. High consumer acceptability for Waakye, Jollof and Omutuo. Good resistance to common pests and diseases