A high-yielding purple rice variety ‘Labanya’, developed by Assam Agriculture University (AAU), has been registered under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), officials said on Monday.
‘Labanya’ integrates the rich nutritional profile of the traditional black rice, with the adaptability and convenience required for both daily consumption and commercial cultivation, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of AAU, Ranjit Kumar Hout, said.
“AAU is pleased to announce that ‘Labanya’ has recently been registered under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA). This is a big achievement for the scientists at AAU,” he said.
