NH-615, a new high yielding superior quality variety of American cotton for Maharashtra state.

摘要

NH-615, a high yielding cultivar of American cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), has been recently released by State Seeds Sub-Committee for large scale cultivation in central Maharashtra, India. NH-615 has recorded superior performance for yield and fibre quality in regional and All India Co-ordinated Cotton Improvement Project trials conducted during 2002/03-2006/07. This cultivar is found tolerant to sucking pests and cotton diseases such as bacterial blight [Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum], alternaria and grey-mildew. It is found suitable for growing under rainfed condition due to its drought tolerance nature. Being a stable cultivar, seed production is easy and economical. Due to less cost of cultivation and better yield than hybrid cultivars, farmers will be economically benefited from this cultivar.