POKKALI

On-going project to generate Genomic DNA Sequence database for all existing Traditional Pokkali seeds (past and present) exclusively from coastal clay Pokkali farm lands of Ernakulam, Alappuzha and Thrissur districts that represent authentic GI Tagged Organic Pokkali cultivation to enable rapid classification, authentication, preservation and revival. Authentic heirloom Pokkali rice is GI-tagged to be only those harvested continuously over millenia from farm lands of central coastal Kerala. Studies with misrepresented specimens such as 'Bengal Pokkali' or Vyttila-x genetically modified hybrid varieties grown in other inland regions do not represent authentic Pokkali.

Genome Sequencing

2006 Choottu Pokkali Whole Genome Sequenced Dataset (Illumina Sequencer)
2008 Cheruvirippu Pokkali Whole Genome Sequenced Dataset (Illumina Sequencer)
2010 Ezhikkara Pokkali Whole Genome Sequenced Dataset (Illumina Sequencer)
Rice Reference Whole Genome dSequenced (IRGSP10) Dataset
Rice Reference Whole Genome Sequenced (KASALATH) Dataset

2006 Choottu Pokkali Profile

2008 Cheruvirippu Pokkali Profile

2010 Ezhikkara Pokkali Profile