April 14, 2013 09:44 am | Updated 09:44 am IST - HUBLI:
A Belgaum-based agro-businessman and researcher has developed a new variety of rice that is reportedly healthier than the varieties in use, and has applied for a patent.
Addressing presspersons here on Saturday, researcher Girish Hattaraki said the new variety, which he has named ‘Godhumshali Healthy Rice’, had several health benefits.
It has been tested by a Pune-based laboratory accredited by NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories), Mr. Hattaraki added.
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