Pedigree

Bhima x GMU 2724

Method of selection

Pedigree method

Method of propagation

Seed

Developed by

AICRP (Safflower), Solapur, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Year of release

2020

Whether release was at centre or state level

Central

Notified vide S.O.No. & date

8(E), 24/12/2021

Recommended region

Zone I (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telengana, and Andhra Pradesh)

Special attributes

High oil

Potential yield (kg/ha)

2291 kg/ha

Seed oil content(%)

34.6

Days to maturity

122

Days to 50% flowering

75