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New seed varieties to be launched
PUNJAB Agricultural University will formally launch some new varieties of seeds tomorrow in the Kisan Mela. The varieties will be launched by the Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal. According to Mr S.Gill, Director Seeds, these varieties are CH3 (chillies), Punjab upma (tomato), Sheetal (maize) and PBDG4 (gram). Regarding the new chilli hybrid CH3, he said, it is suitable for sowing at the end of October. It is a cross between MS 12, and S2530. It is recommended for early sowing. It has dark green foliage. The immature fruit is dark green which turns dark red on maturity. It is resistant to a number of diseases and its fruit is bigger in size. The Vitamin C content is 109.95 mg per 100 gram. It has an average yield of 240 quintals per hectare. Mr Gill also informed that a new tomato variety, Punjab Upma will also be formerly released tomorrow. It is a sturdy plant, with dense foliage cover and broad leaflets. The fruit is oval, medium, firm and deep red. It takes 181 days to ripen. Because of its dark red colour, it will be more suitable for processing. Its yield will be around 220 quintals per acre or 550 quintals per hectare, under normal conditions. Sheetal variety of maize is also a hybrid. Its plants are comparatively more resistant to rust then variety Pratap. It matures in 180 days. Its yield is around 25 quintals per acre. The gram variety, PbDG 4, is suitable for rainy conditions and for dry farming. Grains are bold and the seeds matures in 160 days. Source:
Tribune News Service Sept 20, 2000
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