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Marcha rice
Marcha rice is a variety of non-Basmati, short-grained aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Ramnagar, Gaunaha, Mainatand, Chanpatiya, Narkatiyaganj and Lauriya blocks of West Champaran district.
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Marcha Rice".
The name "Marcha" is derived from the grain's resemblance to black pepper as in the state language of Hindi, pepper is called Marcha (मर्चा चावल). It is also locally known as Mircha, Marchaiya, and Maricha.
List of characteristics and facts about Marcha Rice:
This rice variety has a unique aroma in plants, grains, and flakes. It offers palatability and produces high-quality aromatic rice flakes which are soft and sweet.[citation needed] The husk is dark brown and the grain shape is oval, short and bold, with a 100-grain weight of 1.6-2.2g.[citation needed] The crop has a pale-green color, broader leaves and more vigorous growth.[citation needed]
This rice variety is suitable for clay and clay loam soil, and uses organic manures for nutrients.[citation needed]
This rice variety develops a unique aroma due to specific agro-climatic conditions, particularly in blocks along the Budhi-Gandak (Sikarahna) River.[citation needed] The soil is enriched with minerals from runoff water from the Himalayan terrain enriches the soil with minerals. A microclimate with low temperatures during October-November enhances aroma development. The aroma is present in the field from the seedling to the flowering stage.[citation needed]
It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 31 July 2023 and is valid until 28 November 2031.
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Marcha rice
Marcha rice is a variety of non-Basmati, short-grained aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Ramnagar, Gaunaha, Mainatand, Chanpatiya, Narkatiyaganj and Lauriya blocks of West Champaran district.
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Marcha Rice".
The name "Marcha" is derived from the grain's resemblance to black pepper as in the state language of Hindi, pepper is called Marcha (मर्चा चावल). It is also locally known as Mircha, Marchaiya, and Maricha.
List of characteristics and facts about Marcha Rice:
This rice variety has a unique aroma in plants, grains, and flakes. It offers palatability and produces high-quality aromatic rice flakes which are soft and sweet.[citation needed] The husk is dark brown and the grain shape is oval, short and bold, with a 100-grain weight of 1.6-2.2g.[citation needed] The crop has a pale-green color, broader leaves and more vigorous growth.[citation needed]
This rice variety is suitable for clay and clay loam soil, and uses organic manures for nutrients.[citation needed]
This rice variety develops a unique aroma due to specific agro-climatic conditions, particularly in blocks along the Budhi-Gandak (Sikarahna) River.[citation needed] The soil is enriched with minerals from runoff water from the Himalayan terrain enriches the soil with minerals. A microclimate with low temperatures during October-November enhances aroma development. The aroma is present in the field from the seedling to the flowering stage.[citation needed]
It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 31 July 2023 and is valid until 28 November 2031.