Table 4.
The first six crosses in the breeding programme in Nepal
| Cross number and parentage | Year | Tested in |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kalinga III/IR64† |
1997 |
India, Nepal, Bangladesh |
| 2. Radha 32/Kalinga III |
1998 |
Nepal, Bangladesh |
| 3. Pusa Basmati 1 population |
1998 |
Nepal, Bangladesh, India |
| 4. CH45/Medium Tall Bulk 1 |
1999 |
Nepal |
| 5. Mansuli/Medium Tall Bulk 4 |
1999 |
Nepal |
| 6. Mansuli/IR64 | 2000 | Nepal |
†Cross for breeding programme in India (commenced with F3 in Nepal). All other crosses made in Nepal.