Background:
Half of the groundnut growing area is in the semi-arid tropics (SAT) and subjected to stresses caused by drought at different intensities and duration. Intermittent drought, which is an episodic water deficit during plant growth, is the most prevalent drought type affecting groundnut production and productivity in the rainfed regions of SAT that is a common situation in the dry tract of northern Karnataka. There is an urgent need for dual season groundnut variety to meet the large volume of seeds required for sowing and poor storage facility at farmer’s level.:
Technology Details:
AICRP Groundnut, UAS Dharwad centre has developed Dh 256, a drought and foliar disease tolerant, dual season (suitable for cultivation both in kharif and rabi /summer seasons) groundnut variety for cultivation in Karnataka and All India Zone V (Southern Peninsular). Name of crop and Variety Groundnut, Dh 256 Parentage R 2001 x GM 4-3-12 Year of release (CSC on CSN & RVAC) 2019 CVRC/ Gazette Notification Details 83rd meeting of CSCSNRV dated 04.10.2019. Pod Yield (kg/ha) 3000-3500 kg/ha Season Kharif and Rabi / Summer Maturity Group 110 to 115 days (Medium maturity group) Reaction to major diseases and insects Tolerant to late leaf spot and rust diseases Other remarks High yield, drought tolerance, dual season and acceptable pod and kernel features.