Polished Sona Masuri rice.

Sona Masoori (IET No. 7244, BPT 3291, also spelled as Sona Masoori or Sona Mahsuri) is a lightweight and aromatic medium-grain rice[1] which is the result of a cross combination of the rice varieties Sona and Mahsuri. It is grown largely in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is used primarily in South Indian cuisine. In Telugu language, Sona Masuri rice is called Bangaru Theegalu (meaning Golden Ivy). Sona Masuri is a premium variety of rice that is also exported to many countries.

Cultivation & Usage

Cultivation
Country State District
 India Andhra Pradesh Krishna
NTR
Guntur
Prakasam
Palnadu
Bapatla
Kurnool
Nandyal
Nellore
Tirupati
East Godavari
West Godavari
Eluru
Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema
Alluri Sitharama Raju
Telangana Mahabubnagar
Nalgonda
Karimnagar
Nizamabad
Warangal
Hanamkonda
Karnataka Raichuru
Koppala
Ballari
Vijayanagara
Belagavi
Dharwada
Gadaga
Haveri
Davanagere
Tamil Nadu Tiruchirappalli
Thanjavur
Thiruvarur
Karur
Namakkal
Salem
Erode

Importers

References

  1. "Ikisan Agri-Informatics & Services Division of Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (NFCL) - Rice varieties".
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