Telangana Jonna 1(CSV 41): A High Yielding, Dual Purpose, Potential Sorghum Variety
S. Maheshwaramma *
Regional Agricultural Research Station, PJTSAU, Palem, Nagarkurnool Dist. 509 215, Telangana, India.
M. V. Nagesh Kumar
Maize Research Centre, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, 500 030, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
C. V. Sameer Kumar
Department of Genetics & Pl.Br., College of Agriculture, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, 500 030 Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
S. Ramesh
Regional Agricultural Research Station, PJTSAU, Palem, Nagarkurnool Dist. 509 215, Telangana, India.
K. Kavitha
AICRP on Pesticide Residue, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, 500 030, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
M. Shankar
Regional Agricultural Research Station, PJTSAU, Palem, Nagarkurnool Dist. 509 215, Telangana, India.
A. Sriram
Regional Agricultural Research Station, PJTSAU, Palem, Nagarkurnool Dist. 509 215, Telangana, India.
M. Goverdhan
AICRP on IFS, PJTSAU, Rajendranagar, 500 030 Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Abstract
Aims: The aim of this study was popularize the developed high yielding, dual purpose, potential sorghum variety and its acceptability by the farming community.
Study of Design: Randomized Block Design.
Place and Duration of Study: The Present study was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Palem, Nagarkurnool and evaluated across fifteen AICRP centers at national level from 2010 to 2019.
Methodology: A high yielding, dual purpose sorghum variety was derived from a cross between SPV-86 x ICSR-89064 through Pedigree method of breeding and subsequently it was evaluated at station level from 2013 – 2015 and also at AICRP system from fifteen centers during 2016 – 2018 for its grain and fodder yield and resistance to pests and diseases and showed superior performance over the three nation checks.
Results: Sorghum culture SPV 2437 recorded highest grain and fodder yield of 3179.8 kg ha-1 and15900.2 kg ha-1and yielded +39.25%, +3.86% and +14.88% higher grain yield and +92.48, +13.59, and +8.46 higher fodder yield superiority than checks CSV 17, CSV 20 and CSV-27 and shown 3.67 mean field grade and 4.37 mean threshed grade showing resistant reaction to grain mold disease.
Conclusion: The sorghum variety SPV 2437 with higher grain and fodder yield, resistance to pest and disease and good cooking quality as compared to the check varieties was released through central varietal release committee during 2020 for Zone I (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Gujarat states) on the name of Telangana Jonna 1/CSV 41 and gaining its importance across the states for its high potential yield.
Keywords: Telangana Jonna 1, central variety, grain mold, shoot fly, protein