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VRI 3: AN EARLY MATURING BUNCH GROUNDNUT VARIETY

Abstract

                                The bunch groundnut variety VRI 3 is early to mature in 90 days. It is derived from the cross JII X Robut 33-1. It has an average yield of 1668 and 1882 kg/ha under rainfed and irrigated conditions, respectively. It is suitable for cultivation as an intercrop in tapioca, banana and coconut. It has an oil content of 48.7 per cent and shelling out turn of 7 per cent.

Key words : Bunch Groundnut, VRI 3, Early Maturity, Variety

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