VG 8918 is a bunch type groundnut maturing in 105-110 days. It is a derivative of the cross VG 5 x NCAC 17090. It has recorded a mean pod yield of 1660 kg/ha under rainfed and 2171 kg/ha under irrigated conditions. The soluble sugar and protein contents of the kernel are higher than VRI-2 and Co 2. The quality of the oil is also graded better than VRI-2 and Co 2 as the ratio hetween oleic/linoleic fatty acids is higher. Culture VG 8918 was released as VRI 4 by the State Variety Release Committee of Tamil Nadu during January 1996.
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