Abstract

To develop a bold seeded variety of bengal gram, intensive search was made among the germplasm types available at Pulses unit, School of Genetics. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, which resulted in an isolation of an early maturing bold seeded culture GoG. 2. This culture GoG. 2. matures in 85 days with erect plants having three branches. It has recorded an overall mean grain yield of 1000 Kg per ha under rainfed condition. It has yield potential upto 2400 Kg/ha under rainfed condition It has bold seeds of 30-32 g per 100 seeds. It is resistant to root rct and moderately resistant to pod borer. It has a good flavour and taste while cooking. This culture was released as Co. 3 bengal gram for cultivation in Tamil Nadu especially in Coimbatore, Salem and Periyar districts.

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