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Pusa Betakesari - Cauliflower (ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi )


Year of release : 2015-16

Characteristics :

This is the first ever indigenously bred bio-fortified beta carotene (800 – 1000 µg/100 g) rich cauliflower variety, an attempt to tackle beta carotene deficiency related malnutrition problem in India.

Its curds are orange coloured, compact and very attractive with semi-self-blanching growth habit.

It is suitable for September – January growing period.

Average marketable curd weight is about 1.250 kg with an approximate marketable yield of 42.0 – 46.0 t/ha.

Average yield : 2.37 t/ha

Production conditions : Timely sown rainfed

Recommended areas : National  Capital Region

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