Borjuli Wetland:
The Borjuli wetland in Assam‘s Sonitpur district has been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) by the National Biodiversity Authority.
- Borjuli Wetland is located in Assam‘s Sonitpur district
- It is known for harbouring a disease and pest-resistant variety of wild rice known as Oryza rufipogon.
- Oryza rufipogon, is the progenitor of present-day cultivated rice, Oryza sativa.
- It is resistant to pests and diseases and can tolerate flooding and saline conditions, making it a valuable genetic resource for developing climate-resilient crop varieties.
- It is photosensitive in nature and flowers during short days during the months of November and December.
- The seeds have a tendency to shatter as soon as they mature.
