S. No. | Item | Details |
1 | Parentage | Derivative of the cross IPM – 14188 (bajra line as female) x FD – 484 (Napier line as male) |
2 | Method of Breeding/ Selection | Inter specific hybridization followed by clonal selection |
3 | Method of Propagation | Vegetative propagation through root slips/ stem cuttings |
4 | Mode of pollination | Hybrid sterile |
5 | Recommended Regions/ Areas | Throughout Karnataka state under irrigation |
6 | Areas of Adoption | Irrigated areas of Karnataka State |
7 | Nature of cultivar | Perennial |
8 | Year of release | 2008 |
9 | Characteristics | Plant robust and erect with long broad and droopy leaves. |
| | Height up to 4m if allowed growing uncut. Foliage dark green and quick regeneration. First cut after 60 days to planting and subsequent cuts at 45-50 days interval. |
10 | Yield performance | Green Fodder Yield:120.0-150.0 t/ ha (6-8 cuts) |
| | Average yield on farm demonstrations 125.0 t/ ha |
| | Dry Matter Yield : 20-40 t/ ha |
11 | Quality attributes | Average CP % = Approx. 9.2 % |
| | Average CPY (q/ h)=16.3q/ h |
| | Average ADF = 44.5% |
| | Average NDF = 64.0% |
| | IVDMD = 58.6% |
12 | Resistance to diseases and pests | No incidence of major diseases and pests |
13 | Seed yield | Seed not produced. Propagated through root slips and stem cuttings. |
14 | Notification number and date | CVRC No. 449(E) dated 11.02.2009 |
