Studies of Quality Characteristics in Short Grain Scented Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties Accessions

The present investigation on Studies of quality characteristics in short grain scented rice varieties/accessions was conducted at Crop Research Station, Masodha, Faizabad during kharif season. Twelve varieties/strains namely V1, (NDR 6279), V2 (NDR 6265), V3 (Badshah Bhog), V4 (NDR 6257), V5 (Badshah Pasand), V6 (Bhanta Phool A), V7 (IET 19800), V8 Kalanamak A, V9 (Kanak Jeer), V10 (Rambhog B), V11 (Kalanamak Berdpur) and V12 (Lalmati) were screened out on the basis of physical and biochemical traits. Maximum kernel length was observed in (7.07 mm) NDR 6265 and kernel breadth was (1.81 mm) in NDR 625. Maximum elongation ratio was observed in (1.88mm) Kankjeer and Banta Phool A and kernel length after cooking was maximum in (11.4mm) NDR 6265. Maximum carbohydrate content was found in Kalanamak Berdpur (79.4%). Maximum amylose content was found in variety Kalanamak Berdpur (19.8%). Highest total sugar content and non reducing sugar content was Badshah Pasonda 1.92 g/100g and 1.72g/100g respectively whereas reducing sugar content was highest in Kalanamak Berdpur.32 g/100g. On the basis of above parameters variety Kalanamak Berdpur, Badshah pasonda, NDR 6265 and NDR 625 were rated superior among the all varieties/accessions tested in the present investigation.