New variety release –I.A.R.I

Year of release

2018

Recommended areas

NCT of Delhi

Production conditions

Timely sown,restricted irrigations

Average yield

28.10q/ha

Characteristics

· Hybrid released for NCT of Delhi

· Pusa 1201 is a dual purpose pearl millet hybrid with high grain and stover yields.

· Average grain yield of this hybrid is 28.10 q/ha and stover yield of the hybrid is 72 q/ha. Pusa 1201 matures in 80 days.

· Highly resistant to downy mildew

· The grain iron and zinc content of Pusa 1201 was recorded 55 ppm and 48 ppm, respectively.