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TMV 6-A NEW HIGH YIELDING MEDIUM DURATION CASTOR FOR TRADITIONAL CASTOR GROWING AREAS OF TAMILNADU

  • Author: A. GOVINDAN, M. SURIYAKUMAR, V. VIJAYA KUMAR, K. GANESAN, P. VINDIYAVARMAN, R. VAIDYANATHAN, H.S. JAVAD HUSSAIN and S. KALAIMANI,

    p-ISSN: 0024-9602, e-ISSN:2582-5321, Vol: 86, Issue: jul-sep,

    DOI:https://doi.org/10.29321/MAJ.10.A00631

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Abstract

The new castor variety TMV 6 (TVC 31) is a hybrid derivative of VP 1 (a stable pistillate line) and RC 962 (a high yielding pollinator) with desirable characteristics viz... medium duration (155 to 165 days). non dehiscent spiny capsules borne on mostly pistillate racemes and high oil content of 51.9 per cent. It gives an average yield of 928 kg/ha under pure cropping and 568 kg/ha under intercropping situations.

Keywords: Castor, TVC31, medium duration

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