Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
KV Patel, Vishal B Kundaria, HP Patel and BN Patel

Abstract:
A medium duration pigeon pea variety Gujarat Tur 106 (GT 106: Mahi) breed through selection from local germplasm collected from Vadodara district of Gujarat. This genotype first time evaluated in PET kharif 2014 in name of AAUVT 13-20 at PRS, Vadodara. The genotype performance was excellent over prevailing varieties AGT 2 and BSMR 853 in trial. Due to good performance, genotype was evaluated in state trial format during kharif 2015 to 2018. Also this genotype evaluated in AICRP trial during kharif 2019 in medium maturity group. This genotype was tested total 26 times in station, Zonal and state trial along with prevailing varieties viz., AGT 2, BDN 2, Vaishali and GJP 1. Out of 26 tests, this genotype stood 15 times in top non-significant group. Overall, GT 106 gave 1820 kg/ha grain yield which was 28.85, 10.32, 8.35 and 0.67 per cent higher than local check varieties viz, AGT 2, BDN 2, Vaishali and GJP 1 respectively. This variety has semi spreading growth habit, medium maturity (165-180 days), green stem, yellow flower and pure green pod with 5-6 grain, grain is creamish white, bold seeded (11-12 g). In terms of quality, it contains 19.37% protein, 43.80% carbohydrate, 3.90% total soluble sugar which is comparable with other check varieties. This variety found resistant to wilt and moderately resistant to SMD (Sterility Mosaic Disease) under natural field condition.