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ALR 3-A NEW INSECT AND DISEASE RESISTANT GROUNDNUT VARIETY

Abstract

                                ALR 3a disease resistant groundnut variety was release for cultivation in Tamil Nadu. This is a double cross derivative of R33-1 x ICG (FDRS) 68 x Nc Ac 17090 x ALR 1. This new variety is resistant to rust, leaf hopper, thrips and moderately resistant to late leaf spot disease, maturing in 110 to 115 days and has recorded 52 per cent increased yield over the check ALR 2.

Key words : ALR 3,High yield, Disease resistance

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