Abstract

Paiyur 2 red grain sorghum is a new grain cum fodder variety suitable for cultivation in the rainfed tracts of salem district. It was tested as IS 15845, a pureline selection from germplasm accession, in the station as well as in the adaptive research trials. It has recorded an average yield of 2113 kg of grain and 8789 kg of fodder per ha in 90-95 days duration. The yield increase was 61 and 36 per cent for grain and fodder over the ruling variety Co4 respectively. The grain and fodder qualities are acceptable to the farmers. The incidence of shoot fly, stem borer, downy mildew, grain mould, sugary-and charcoal rot was relatively less in the new variety. The earheads are semicompact and elliptic possessing medium sized grains.

Keywords: Paiyur2, Red Grain Sorghum, Salem District