Abstract

                                Initial evaluation trials were conducted with 18 superior types and 18 extra early segregants from the F8 progenies during 1993. From the IETS. seven high yielding types and nine high yielding, extra early progeny hulks were selected and subjected to CYTS during kharif 1994 and 1995 at the College of Agriculture. Vellayani along with check varieties. Two promising types, VGE 55-1 and ISKO 8805 with high yield and two cultures. Cul.15 and cul.18 with high yield and early maturity were advanced to farm trials along with TMV 2 and local check at 9 locations in Thiruvananthapuram district during kharif 1996. Culture 18 with high yield and early maturity was recommended for release as Snigdha suitable for cultivation in the uplands of Thiruvananthapuram district.

Key words : Groundnut. Extra early, High yielding, Snigdha