Grain Sorghum MLSH 296 Hybrid Jowar |
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Specification |
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Govt. Notified hybrid |
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Aphid tolerance |
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Wider adaptability |
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Tolerant to all major insect pest and diseases |
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Sturdier stalks and non-lodging |
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Suitable for Kharif and summer cultivation |
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Bold, creamy, lustrous & quality grain |
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Semi Compact long heads |
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Medium tall (180 - 200 cm) in height |
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Medium maturity (105- 110 days) hybrid |
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Table top uniformity |
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Sorghum Hybrid |
MLSH 296 |
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Maturity group |
Mid-early maturity |
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Planting time |
Kharif/wet season |
May-Aug |
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Rabi/winter |
NA |
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Summer/dry season |
Dec-Jan |
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Duration*days(seed to seed) |
105-110 |
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Planting spacing |
Between rows cm |
60 cm |
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Between plant cm |
15 cm |
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Seed rate kg/ha |
7-8 |
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Seed color |
Creamy white |
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Morphological characters |
Plant height (cm) |
180-200 cm |
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Panicle shape |
Spindle shape, semi compact |
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Grain color |
Creamy white |
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Grain wt(1000 grain) |
30-32 gr |
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Grain shape |
Round, medium bold |
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Drought tolerance |
Moderately tolerance |
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nutrition |
Protein % |
10.78 |
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Starch % |
70.84 |
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CVRC notification |
yes |
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