Narendra Turmeric-3: A new multiple disease resistant and high yield variety of Curcuma longa L.
2014
Chand, Ramesh | Pandey, V.P.
On the basis of its growth performance under field conditions. Narendra Turmeric-3 (NDH-9) as a superior variety over national checks Rajendra Sonia and Prabha with 4.0-6.0% curcumin, 10-12% oleoresin, 2.9-3.5% essential oil, 2.0-2.5% leaf oil, 23-26% dry matter, 325-350 q/ha. fresh rhizome yield, 9.11-19.57% yield increase over national check, 15-20 q/ha. seed rate, 215-225 days crop maturity (medium maturity), good size and colour of fingers, 8.0-8.5 pH adaptability, good powder making property, orange deep yellow colour, higher aroma, moderately resistant to leaf blotch, leaf spot and Meloidogyne incognita race-1.
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