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NIGER (Guizotia abyssinica)

Source updated 15.06.2013

I. SEASON AND VARIETIES

DISTRICT/SEASONVARIETIES
A. Rainfed
1. Adippattam (June- July)
Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Hilly regions of Shevroy, Kolli hills, Jawad hills and Thalavadi hillsPaiyur 1
2. Purattasipattam (Sep-Oct)
Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Hilly regions of Shevroy, Kolli hills, Jawad hills and Thalavadi hillsPaiyur 1

II. DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES

Variety:Paiyur 1
Parentage:Mass selection from composite II
Duration (days):80
Yield (kg/ha):260
Oil content (%):44.6
Plant height (cm):80-85
Branches:Profuse
Seed:Bold
Colour of seed:Brown
50% flowering (days):50