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. :
Technology Details:
CSV 29R 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 coloured, bold and lustrous seeds. CSV 216R yields high under sufficient moisture levels. Both the parents are tolerant to shoot fly. The cross yielded a segregant 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; CSV 29R Parentage (CSV 216R x DSV 5) x CSV 216R Year of release (CSC on CSN & RVAC) 2012-13 Gazette Notification Details S.O. 312 (E) dated 1.2.2013 Yield (kg/ha) 18-20 Q/ha (grain); 50 Q/ha (fodder) Season Rabi Maturity Group 125-130 days Reaction to major diseases and insects It is tolerant to disease & pests Other remarks • High grain and fodder yield over M 35-1 • Grains with good roti quality. • It is tolerant to disease & pests • Nutritionally superior to M 35-1 for crude protein, soluble proteins, free amino acids and on par with M 35-1 for other quality traits. • It has recorded higher mineral elements content than M 35-1 • Suitable for deep soils with adequate moisture situations• Recommended for all rabi sorghum regions of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana & Andhra Pradesh