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VOL. 8, ISSUE 12 (2023)
Assessment of the morphometric grain quality and cooking properties of Bora rice: An indigenous rice cultivar of Assam, India
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Nibedita Sarma, Uddipta Borthakur, Manabendra Nath, Sankar Som, Amit Kumar Pradhan
Abstract
Bora
rice- a glutinous or sticky rice, is an indigenous rice cultivated in northeast
India, particularly Assam and Manipur. The present study investigates the
morphometric grain quality and cooking properties of 20 distinct Bora
rice variety from Assam, India. Morphometric analysis revealed substantial
variations in grain size, shape, and kernel measurements, providing high
commercial grain quality, better yield and better selection of character for
improved rice variety development. Cooking properties, including water uptake,
kernel elongation, gruel solid loss, and minimum cooking time, also marks
valuable insights for commercial consumer aspects. The findings demonstrate
that Joha bora, Aghoni bora, Nol bora, Dhepa bora, Black rice, Ghee bora, Ronga
bora, and Malbhog bora exhibit superior properties compared to other
varieties. These insights hold promise for optimizing the utilization of Bora
rice across diverse culinary and food applications, contributing to food
security and culinary diversity.
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Pages:13-23
How to cite this article:
Nibedita Sarma, Uddipta Borthakur, Manabendra Nath, Sankar Som, Amit Kumar Pradhan "Assessment of the morphometric grain quality and cooking properties of <i>Bora</i> rice: An indigenous rice cultivar of Assam, India". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 8, Issue 12, 2023, Pages 13-23
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