Malaysian Nuclear Agency promotes wider use of MNR 152 padi seeds

MELAKA: The Malaysian Nuclear Agency is promoting the adoption of the NMR152 mutant rice variety among farmers to boost crop yields.

Malaysian Nuclear Agency Agrotechnology and Biosciences Division director Dr Azhar Mohamad said the padi seeds of this variety have demonstrated high and stable yields in various environments. They are well-suited for cultivation in different soil series, especially in problematic soil areas.