Q837
Pusa Kesar is the variety of
A.
Radish
B.
Turnip
C.
Beetroot
D.
Carrot
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pusa Kesar is a variety of carrots.Pusa Kesar is developed at the IARI, New Delhi. It has red-coloured roots and self-coloured core. It can tolerate higher temperatures. Suitable for sowing from August - early October. The crop matures in 90 - 110 days with an average yield of 30 t/ha.
The carrot variety Pusa Kesar can be left in the field 1 month longer than the variety Local without bolting and produces significantly fewer forked roots with a higher carotene content. The seed crop matures 15 days later than that of Local.