Manawthukha, an elite rice cultivar, has no fragrance and has a
high AC. To improve the fragrance and AC in Manawthukha,
Basmati370 was used as the donor parent to transfer positive
alleles of major genes controlling fragrance and AC into
Manawthukha. Basmati grains have an intermediate AC, GC, GT
and strong fragrance. These are important characteristics for which
consumers are willing to pay a premium price