abstract
- Dhanashakti is identified by its majordistinguishing features such as large, globular and darkgrey grains; compact to semi-compact and cylindricallanceolatepanicles with shining outer surfaces of thegrains; purple pigmentation of the glumes, mixedanther colour (mostly purple and some cream colour);anthocyanin pigmentation of the first leaf sheath; andmixed node pigmentation (mostly purple, but somegreen). These characteristics are similar to those ofthe ICTP 8203