Joha rice

Joha rice
Geographical indication
Close-up of Joha rice Chaul rice
Close-up of Joha rice
DescriptionJoha Chaul is a rice variety cultivated in Assam
AreaAssam
CountryIndia

Joha (zoha saul) is a variety of rice grown in India, notable for its aroma and delicate taste. Assam is the largest cultivator of this rice; it is primarily grown through paddy field farming. In Garo Hills it is widely cultivated and known as jaha rice or locally known as mi jaha.

Description

Joha rice is known for its super fine kernels exceptional palability and distinct natural fragrance driven by the presence of 2 (BADH2). it is traditionally valued for its superior cooking properties and unique aroma. most native cultivars are late-maturing tall and low-yielding, prompting ongoing research for their conversation and crop improvement.

Varieties

There are various traditional types of joha rice available in Assam. Kola Joha, Boga Joha, Rampal Joha, Kon Joha, Manikimodhuri Joha, Keteki Joha, Tulokhi Joha, Govinda Tulokhi Joha and Ghuguli Joha.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bordoloi, Dibosh; Sarma, Debojit; Sarma Barua, Nagendra; Das, Ranjan; Das, Bikram Kishore (12 February 2024). "Morpho-molecular and nutritional profiling for yield improvement and value addition of indigenous aromatic Joha rice of Assam". Scientific Reports. 14 (1). Nature Publishing Group: 3509. doi:10.1038/s41598-023-42874-9. ISSN 2045-2322.