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APK 1 SORGHUM: A MEDIUM DURATION VARIETY FOR TAMIL NADU

Abstract

                                APK I sorghum variety (105-110 days) with medium stature is an imporvement over CO 26. APK I sorghum was released during 1996 for general cultivation in Tamil Nadu under rainfed and irrigated cultivation. Its average grain yield is 2619 kg/ha which is 19 per cent more than CO 26 (2207 kg/ha). Under irrigated condition, its yield potential is 4400 kg/ha. It is found to be highly suitable for cultivation under rainfed condition druing June-July and Sepetmber-October. It has got field tolerance to major pests and discases. It has high protein content in both grains and straw. The grains are suitable for feedmix for poultry and the straw as dry fodder for cattle.

Key words : Grain sorghum, APK 1, Tamil Nadu

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