S. No. | Item | Details |
1 | Parentage | Derivative of the cross OS – 6 x JHO 851-1 |
2 | Method of Breeding/ Selection | In ter-varietal h ybrid ization follow ed by Pedigree method of breeding |
3 | Method of Propagation | Through seed |
4 | Mode of pollination | Self pollinated |
5 | Nature of cultivar | Single cut variety |
6 | Year of release | 2004 |
7 | Recommended Regions/ Areas | N o r t h e s t e r n a n d N o r t h w e s t e r n z o n e s com p r isin g s t a t es of Pu n ja b , H a r y a n a , Rajasthan, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Estern Uttar Pradesh and Assom plains for single cut system. |
8 | Areas of Adoption | In tropical and sub tropical areas during Rabiseason as single cut. |
9 | Characteristics | Plants erect, tall (110-120 cm) with dark green foliage. |
| | Inflorescence 30-32cm long, with green flowers. |
| | Flowering (50%) in 112-115 days and maturity (seed to seed) in 140-145 days. |
| | Seed creamish white, plump shaped, oblong and bold (42-45 g/ 1000 seed). |
10 | Yield performance | Potential Green Fodder Yield : 49.5 t/ ha (average) |
| | Dry Matter Yield : 10.5 t/ ha |
11 | Quality attributes | Average CP = Approx. 10.7% |
| | IVDMD = 58.6% |
| | Average NDF = 60.3 % |
| | Average ADF = 38.6% |
| | CPY=15.6 q/ h |
| | Leaf/ stem ratio=0.31-0.65 |
12 | Resistance to diseases and pests | Resistant to major diseases and pests. |
13 | Seed yield | 1.34 t/ ha |
14 | Notification number and date | CVRC No. 122(E) dated 02.02.2005 |