Bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L) Moench.)
Malvaceae
Varieties
Arka Anamika, Arka Abhay ,Parbhani Kranti and Varsha Uphar
Hybrid
COBhH 1, COBhH 3 and Bhendi Hybrid CO 4
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Bhendi hybrid COBh H 1:
It is a cross between Varsha Uphar selection and PA 4 (T). It has resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus disease with high level of market preference.The fruits are dark green, slender, less fibrous and sparsely pubescent. Yields about 22.1 /ha under normal conditions. |
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COBh H 3 :
Slender, dark green colour fruit, yield 25.7 t ha-1, 25-29 fruits per plant, Resistance to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV) disease.
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CO.2 (1987):
It is a F1 hybrid between A.E. 180 x Pusa Sawani. Fruit surface is less hairy with a better consumer’s appeal and market preference. Fruits are very long with7-8 ridges.It has a yield potential of 15-16 tonnes/ha in 90 days |
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CO. 3 (1991):
It is a F1 hybrid between Parbhani Karanti x MDU.1.Yields about 16-18 tonnes/ha. Moderate resistance to Yellow Vein Mosaic disease |
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Bhendi Hybrid CO 4:
BHD 9 / Karamadai local, 110 days duration, yield 25.60 t/ha, 19.6 and 23.1% increase over COBhH1 and Sakthi respectively 32.40 t/ha; Suitable for all the districts of Tamil Nadu except hilly regions; 22 harvests in 110 days starting from 39 days after sowing; resistant to bhendi Yellow Mosaic Virus disease. |
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