ICAR-CPCRI develops new high-yielding coconut cultivar in India

Published 2022년 11월 12일

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A new variety of coconut, Kalpa Vajra, has been developed by the ICAR-CPCRI, All India Coordinated Research Projects (Palms), to combat root disease in prone areas. With an annual average output of 80.1 nuts/palm, it outperforms damaged palms by 1.5 times. The variety was developed by crossing West Coast Tall palms, known for their high yields and resistance to root disease. The Central Variety Release Committee will soon announce its release, and ICAR-CPCRI plans to distribute seedlings to farmers from 2025.

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The new variety, designated particularly for the root (wilt) disease-prone tract and given the name Kalpa Vajra (in honour of the regional station's platinum jubilee), has an annual average output of 80.1 nuts/palm. The average annual production of 158 nuts is produced by a healthy palm tree, compared to 65 nuts by a damaged palm. The All India Coordinated Research Projects (Palms) advised that Kalpa Vajra be published in September. The Central Variety Release Committee will shortly notify the public about Kalpa Vajra's release, according to representatives of the ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam. The ICAR-CPCRI is suggesting a variety for release particularly for the root (wilt) illness widespread tract after a ten-year hiatus, according to P. Anithakumari, head of the ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam. Three coconut types – Kalparaksha (2008), Kalpasree, and Kalpa Sankara — were previously published by the ICAR-CPCRI (both in 2012). By mating West Coast Tall (WCT) ...

Source: Krishi Jagran