New varieties of urdbean and fieldpea identified for cultivation during 90^th CVRC meeting

Four new varieties of urdbean (Narmada and Dristi) and fieldpea (Shikhar and Arpan) have been identified for cultivation during the 90^th meeting of Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards’ Notification and Release of Varieties for Agricultural Crops.

Narmada and Dristi, urdbean varieties recommended for cultivation in Madhya Pradesh: Urdbean variety Narmada (IPU19-10) has been identified for cultivation in Madhya Pradesh under timely sowing condition (Rainfed; Spring season). The variety has a potential yield of 14.7 q/ha and matures within 74 days. It has attractive black seed colour, medium large seeds (4.87 g/100 seeds) with high protein content (20.27 %), good for dal and highly palatable. The variety is highly resistant to Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus and Urdbean Leaf Crinkle Virus. The variety Dristi (IPU17-2) has been identified for cultivation in Madhya Pradesh under timely sowing condition (Rainfed; Spring season). The variety has a potential yield of 13.7 q/ha and matures within 73 days. It has attractive black seed colour, large seeds (4.90 g/100 seeds) with high protein content (22.14 %), good for dal and highly palatable. The variety is highly resistant to Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus and Urdbean Leaf Crinkle Virus.

Narmada (IPU19-10)	Dristi (IPU17-2)

Shikhar and Arpan: High yielding field pea varieties recommended for cultivation in North-Eastern States of India: Two high-yielding field pea varieties i.e. Shikhar (IPFD 19-1) and Arpan (IPFD 19-3) have been developed and recommended by 90^th CVRC for cultivation in NEPZ. Shikhar is a dwarf and semi-leafless type and creamish white color seeded variety. It has grain yield potential of 27 q/ha. It is resistant to powdery mildew and moderately resistance to rust disease. It takes 120-125 days to mature and has medium bold seed size (18.0 gm). Arapn is dwarf & leafy type and creamy white seeded variety.  It has grain yield potential of 26 q/ha. It is resistant to powdery mildew disease, ascochyta blight and moderately resistant to rust. It has medium maturity duration with average of 122 days and medium bold seeds (18.55gm).

Shikhar (IPFD 19-1)	Arpan (IPFD 19-3)