| Name of variety | GR 21 |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Rice |
| National Code | GH/Os/005/15 |
| Origin/Source | IRRI |
| Applicant | CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute |
| Pedigree/Line | Pure line Introduction from IRRI with a pedigree name of Tox 516-19 |
| Year of release | 1986 |
| Year of registry | 2015 |
| Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability | Matures in 125 days. Short and bold grain, Non-aromatic, relatively high amylose content. |
|---|---|
| Value for cultivation and use | Yield potential of 4.5MT/ha. Milling rate 64%. Acceptable cooking quality especially for Waakye, Jollof and Omutuo. Good resistance to common pests and diseases |
| Name |
|---|
| R. C. Dekuku |
| NAES |
| CSIR-SARI |