HCH-6 (Hiriyur Castor Hybrid-6)

 
hch-6
Year of release 2016
Notified vide S.O. No. & date  354 (E), 24-11-2016
Released at Central or State level State
Developed by UAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Pedigree / type of material DPC-9 X TMV-6
Recommended states Karnataka
Recommended ecology Rainfed conditions, Zone-4 (Central Dry Zone)
Duration Early to Medium
Days to maturity for first picking 90-150 DAS
Growth habit Medium tall
Average seed yield (kg/ha) 1830
Days to 50% flowering 46-50
Plant height upto base of primary(cm)  40-50
Number of nodes to primary raceme 12-14
100 seed weight(g) 27-28
Oil content(%) 49.7
Special features Resistant to Fusarium wilt and whitefly at field condition
Source of seed UAHS, Shivamogga, Karnataka