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CO H 1: THE FIRST PIGEONPEA HYBRID FOR TAMIL NADU

  • Author:R.RATHNASWAMY, R.RAVIKESAVAN, T.KALAIMAGAL and M.RANGASWAMY

    p-ISSN:0024-9602, e-ISSN:2582-5321, Vol:83, Issue:may-may

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.29321/MAJ.10.A01035
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Abstract

                                The pigeonpea hybrid Co H I was developed using genetic male sterile line ms T 21 as female parent and ICPL 87109 as male parent. This short duration hybrid matures in 115 to 120 days and is photo insensitive. It is suitable for both irrigated and rainfed conditions. It gives an average grain yield of 936 kg/ha. The dhal has got higher protein content of 22.3 per cent with good cooking quality and over all acceptability.

Key words : Genetic male sterility, Co H 1, Hybrid pigeonpea, Tamil Nadu.

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