Background:
Unlike kharif sorghum, rabi sorghum despite having excellent grain quality, its productivity is lower and has shown only marginal jump over the years due to monopoly of M 35-1 occupying major area, is low yielding and susceptible to charcoal rot. High yielding (grain & fodder) varieties will play major role in increasing productivity and also overall production levels of rabi sorghum in the state. Deep soil area is approximately 30% of total sorghum area in Karnataka.:
Technology Details:
BJV 44 is developed through one back cross followed by Pedigree breeding. It is developed from the cross [(CSV216R x DSV5)] x CSV216R wherein CSV216R is a Selection from Dhulia germplasm from Maharashtra, is a high yielding (grain & fodder) variety; DSV 5 is Selection from Natte Maldandi of Gulbarga locality in Karnataka, is tolerant to charcoal rot, and is also high yielding. Grain quality of both the varieties is acceptable with cream colored, bold and lustrous seeds. CSV 216R yields high under sufficient moisture levels. Both the parents are tolerant to shoot fly. The cross yielded a segregate with combination of high yielding potential, tolerance to pests and diseases, acceptable grain quality (roti quality) and fodder quality. Name of crop/variety Rabi Sorghum; BJV 44 Parentage (CSV 216R x DSV 5) x CSV 216R Year of release (CSC on CSN & RVAC) 2018-19 Gazette Notification Details S.O. 1246 (E) dated 27.3.2018 Yield (kg/ha) 16-18 Q/ha (grain); 45 Q/ha (fodder) Season Rabi Maturity Group 125-130 days Reaction to major diseases and insects It is tolerant to disease & pests Other remarks • It is high grain and fodder yielding variety of rabi Sorghum. • Grain and roti quality on par with M 35-1 • Fodder quality better than M 35-1. • Moderately tolerant to charcoal rot, shoot fly, & aphids • Suitable for deep soils with adequate moisture situations • Recommended for Zone 3 & Zone 8 of Karnataka