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 poor in fodder yield and quality. Early maturing dual purpose hybrids with better grain and fodder yield and quality is need for Kharif season with tolerance to grain mold to achieve sustainable sorghum production. The early maturing hybrids can be cultivated in paddy fallow and summer season under protective irrigation with better yield potential. Technology Details:
The early maturing Kharif sorghum hybrid CSH-42 has been developed by heterosis breeding method of from the cross between 2219A x SVD-1278. This hybrid is dual purpose with higher grain yield potential and moderate fodder yield with moderate tolerance to grain mold. This hybrid can be cultivated in paddy fallows and summer season under irrigation because of its early maturity.:
Name of crop/variety Kharif Sorghum hybrid; CSH-42 Parentage 2219A x SVD-1278 Year of release (CSC on CSN & RVAC) 2019-20 Gazette Notification Details S.O. 500 (E) Dt. 29-01-2021 Yield (kg/ha) 4000 - 4200 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 maturity Dark green broad leaves with good fodder yield and quality