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Rice Research Station, Moncombu

M.S. Swaminathan Rice Research Station, Moncompu
Established1940 (1940)
Field of research
Rice cultivation in Kuttanad
LocationMoncompu, Kerala, 688503, India
9°26′14″N 76°25′40″E / 9.4371°N 76.4279°E / 9.4371; 76.4279
Operating agency
Kerala Agricultural University
Websiterrsmoncompu.kau.in
Map
Location in Moncompu

Rice Research Station, Moncombu, is a research Station under the Special Zone of Problem Areas of Kerala Agricultural University at Moncombu in Alappuzha district of Kerala, India.

In 2013, The Centre for Rice Germplasm of this Rice Research Station, has developed new rice varieties with reduced harvesting cycle and increased pest and disease resistance to fight climate change.[1]

References

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  1. ↑ "New hybrid varieties of rice developed". The New Indian Express. 18 November 2013.
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