Disease Tolerant Jumli Marshi Rice varieties have been developed

Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) has developed the improved Jumli Marshi rice variety for the cultivation in high altitudes of Karnali Province. The Jumli Marshi rice variety has been grown traditionally in Jumla and its vicinity but production is decreasing due to the heavy infestation of blast disease. So, improved Jumli Marshi varieties with blast resistant genes have been developed for the cultivation in these areas.

https://kathmandupost.com/money/2023/03/26/disease-resistant-jumli-marshi-rice-being-readied-for-release-1679838155