16 is new variety of arhar

Q.  PADT-16 is a variety of
- Published on 25 Jan 16

a. Wheat
b. Bengal gram
c. Pigeon Pea
d. Soyabean

ANSWER: Pigeon Pea
 
Pigeon pea is Arhar. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi has released PADT-16, a variety of arhar that yields about 20 quintals/ha and matures in 120 days against 160-180 days taken by the presently used varieties.

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    Discussion

  • R d singh   -Posted on 30 Oct 16
    How can farmers get a kg of padt16 arhar for field trial. Can I get inform.. Any other variety ( op) of 120 duration can I get?
  • r d singh   -Posted on 20 Jun 16
    Good effort by scientists .but speedy supply of seed to farmers is required.

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