Ajmer Green Coriander-1 (AGCr-1): A Leafy Variety of Coriander for Off Season Cultivation
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Ajmer Green Coriander-1 (AGCr-1) variety of coriander has beenreleased for leafy purpose and powdery mildew resistance for offseason cultivation in Rajasthan state. The average yield of greenleaves was 2732.89 kg/ha under shade net conditions. This varietyhas powdery mildew resistance with percent disease score of 21.69%. The essential oil content of leaves and seeds was observed 0.05% and 0.36 %, respectively. The variety was recommended forrelease in Institute Research Advisory (IRC) Committee Meeting heldat ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Ajmer andsubmitted State Seed Sub-Committee, Govt. of Rajasthan andnotified vide S.O. No./1480 (E); dated 01.04.2021 for commercialcultivation under timely sown, with recommended POP for growingareas of Rajasthan. In off-season, coriander growers will be able togrow AGCr-1 to accomplish market demand and improve their farmproductivity and income.
Institution: National Research Centre on Seed Spices
Language: English
Topic: Genetics and Plant Breeding
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404616034