Background:
Kharif sorghum is cultivated in Northern Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. Many high yielding varieties and hybrids are being grown in Kharif season. Most of the varieties are late maturing and produce smaller grains (100 grain weight 2.8 to 3.0 g). Early maturing bold grain varieties with tolerance to grain mold are important to achieve sustainable sorghum production.:
Technology Details:
The early maturing Kharif sorghum variety CSV-37 has been developed by pedigree method of breeding from the cross between ICSV-70 x ICSV-112-5. The grains are bolder (100 grain weight: 3.3-3.5g) with moderate tolerance to grain mold a major problem in Kharif sorghum. Name of crop/variety : Kharif Sorghum; CSV-37 Parentage : ICSV-70 x ICSV-112-5 Year of release (CSC on CSN & RVAC) : 2017-18 Gazette Notification Details : S.O. 3220 (E) Dt. 05-09-2019 Yield (kg/ha) : 3000 - 3500 kg/ha Season : Kharif / Rainfed Maturity Group : 100-105 days Reaction to major diseases and insects : Moderately tolerant to grain mold disease Other remarks : Early maturing bold seeds (100 grain weight = 3.0 to 3.5 g)