Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
Pedigree | NARI 6 x JLSF 344 |
Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
Year of release | 2011 |
Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Oilseeds Research Unit Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola |
Released at Central or State level | State |
Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 2817(E), 19/09/2013 |
Recommended region/area | Vidarbha region of Maharashtra |
Special attributes | Distinct petal color, pale yellow turning to pink after fading, tolerant to wilt |
Potential yield (kg/ha) | 2100 |
Average yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
Seed Oil Content(%) | 30-33 |
Days to maturity | 135-140 |
Days to 50% flowering | 76-85 |