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Agriculture · Q413

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 413

Q413

Pusa Karishma and Mahak arc new varieties of

A.
Palak
B.
Radish
C.
Mustard
Answer
D.
Amarantha

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Pusa Karishma and Mahak are new varieties of Mustard.
Pusa Karishma, Brassica juncea, a variety of mustard developed by IARI with large plants producing yellow-coloured seeds with low erucic acid, suitable for irrigated lands.
Pusa mahak is suitable for early September, sowing under irrigated situations. Disease escape due to early maturity. The average yield is 597 - 1049 Kg/ha.