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Agriculture · Q260

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 260

Q260

High forskolin Yielding variety released from UAS, Bangalore is

A.
K-8
B.
Arka Sanjeevini
C.
Aisiri
Answer
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
High forskolin yielding variety released from UAS, Bangalore is Aisiri. It is a new variety of coleus plants produced with forskolin content of 0.7% released from UAS.
It thrives better in well-drained soils with a pH ranging from 5.5 - 7.0. It does not thrive in very fertile soils and can be economically grown under marginal soils.