The First Variety of Tumba: ‘Mansha Marudhara’ (‘RMT 59’) released


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Authors

  • H L Raiger
  • R P Dua
  • S K Sharma
  • B S Phogat
  • M M C Bhandari

Abstract

This is first variety of tumba which is superior for seed yield and
fruit yield. The variety is characterized by wide adaptability in
desert and arid condition and resistant to major disease, insect and
pest. It has average seed yield of 2.57 q/ha. The fruits are globular, variegated, green, mottled with yellowish blotches, arranged in undulating bands, yellow with pale white yellow rays emanating from base to apex with some greenish patches when fruits are young and yellow on maturity.

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Author Biographies

  • H L Raiger
    Senior Scientist, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012
  • R P Dua
    Network Coordinator, AICRN on UUC,  National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012
  • S K Sharma
    Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012
  • B S Phogat
    Senior Scientist, Agronomy,
  • M M C Bhandari
    Ex-Professor, ARS Mandor, RAU, Bikaner, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa, New Delhi 110 012

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Issue

Vol. 60 No. 2 (2010)

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How to Cite

Raiger, H. L., Dua, R. P., Sharma, S. K., Phogat, B. S., & Bhandari, M. M. C. (2015). The First Variety of Tumba: ‘Mansha Marudhara’ (‘RMT 59’) released. Indian Farming, 60(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/48650