Madras Agricultural Journal
Loading.. Please wait

SVPR.1-A NEW SHORT DURATION COTTON (Gossypium hirsutum ) VARIETY

Abstract

An improved short duration (135 days) cotton variety SVPR.1 superior to MCU.7 in yield, spinning properties and tolerance to major pests has been released for general cultivation in summer imigated/rice fallow tracts of Tamil Nadu. This strain was developed by crossing MCU.7 x AC.129/2. SVPR.1 is a medium staple cotton with an average yield of 1542 kg/ha which is 34.9 per cent more than MCU.7.

Keywords: Cotton, SVPR.1, Yield.

footer

Copyright © Madras Agricultural Journal | Masu Journal All rights reserved.