Research for HYV of coconuts in nation undertaken by ICAR
Q. ICAR has taken on research for developing HYV of coconuts including?- Published on 05 May 16a. Veppankulam-3
b. Kalpatharu
c. Chandrakalpa
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
Research for developing HYV of coconut in the country will be undertaken by Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Plantation Crops Research Institute Kasaragod, State Agricultural Universities and Coconut Development Board
- Five drought tolerant, tall varieties from ICAR Institutes and one variety from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore have been released for cultivation.
- Veppankulam-3: Drought tolerant, High yield
- Kalpatharu: Drought tolerant, High yield
- Chandrakalpa- Drought tolerant, High Oil yield
- Kalpa Pratibha- Drought tolerant, High Oil yield, tender nut
- Kalpa Mitra- Drought tolerant High nut, oil yield, tender nut
- Kalpa Dhenu- Drought tolerant, high oil yield