Effects of different transplanting dates on yield and quality of basmati rice (Oryza sativa) varieties

Results of field experiment conducted during kharif 2008 at Hisar, revealed that early transplanting dates (25 June and 10 July) increase the grain yield (3.5 t/ha and 3.4 t/ha) and yield contributing character of basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) as compared to late planting (25 July). The late planting, improved the quality traits viz. hulling, milling and head rice recovery than early planting. Pusa Sugandha 4 recorded the highest grain yield, longest kernel and length breadth ratio. In interaction effect, Taraori Basmati and CSR 30 recorded statistically similar yield across the dates of transplanting, while Pusa Basmati and Pusa Sugandha 4 yield declined markedly with late transplanting.