S. No. | Item | Details |
1 | Parentage | A derivative of the cross IGO-4268 x Indio |
2 | Method of Breeding/ Selection | In ter-varietal h ybrid ization follow ed by Pedigree method of selection |
3 | Method of Propagation | Through seed |
4 | Mode of pollination | Self pollinated |
5 | Nature of cultivar | Variety suitable for multicut |
6 | Year of release | 1989 |
7 | Recommended Regions/ Areas | Central zone of India |
8 | Areas of Adoption | Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra |
9 | Characteristics | Plants erect type having 50% flowering in 95- 100days. |
| | Maturity (seed to seed) in 125-130 days. |
| | Panicle equilateral and seed medium, plump and bolder than cv. Kent. |
10 | Yield performance | Green Fodder Yield : 44.0-50.0 t/ ha (average 47.5 t/ ha) |
| | Average yield on farm demonstrations 37.0 t / ha |
| | Dry Matter Yield : 9.5 t/ ha |
11 | Quality attributes | Average CP = 8.0-11.0% |
| | IVDMD = 54-66% |
| | Average NDF = 63-67 % |
| | Average ADF = 38-47.4% |
| | CPY=8.0-10.5q/ ha |
12 | Resistance to diseases and pests | Moderately level of resistance to leaf blight |
13 | Seed yield | 1.4 t/ ha |
14 | Notification number and date | CVRC No. 915(E) dated 06.11.1989 |
