Q805
Which of the following are resistant to powdery mildew in chilli?
A.
Arka Lohit
AnswerB.
Pusa Sadabahar
C.
Pant C-1
D.
Pusa Jwala
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Arka Lohit is resistant to powdery mildew in chilli.It is a pure line selection from IIHR 324 (local collection). Plants are tall, fruits straight, smooth with a pointed tip, fruit colour is dark green changing to deep red and highly pungent.
Suitable both for irrigated and rainfed cultivation. Yield 25 t/ha (green) or 3 t/ha (dry).
Recommended for release in 1990 at AICRP (VC) workshop at a national level.