DSH-129
| Pedigree | MS 9(O) x A1 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 1997 |
| Developed by | ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research,Hyderabad |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 401(E), 15/5/1998 |
| Recommended ecology | All Inida |
| Special attributes | Resistant to wilt, moderately tolerant to Alternaria leaf blight and aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 2200 (irrigated) |
| Oil Content(%) | 30 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 70-80 |
DSH-185
| Pedigree | CMS-A-133 x 1705-p22 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 2013 |
| Developed by | ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 1379(E), 27/03/2018 |
| Recommended ecology | All India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh) |
| Special attributes | Resistant to Fusarium wilt |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1430 (rainfed) - 1740 (irrigated) |
| Oil Content(%) | 28-29 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125(RF), 135-140 (irrigated) |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75-80 |
MKH-11
| Pedigree | MS-5008 x NMK-3480 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 1997 |
| Developed by | MAHYCO, Jalna |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 401(E), 15/5/1998 |
| Recommended ecology | All Inida |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to wilt, Alternaria leaf blight and aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 2200 (irrigated) |
| Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 84-86 |
MRSA-521
| Nature of the cultivar | Hybrid |
| Pedigree | MS-1308 x MK-1018 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Developed by | MAHYCO, Jalna |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Recommended region/area | All Inida |
| Area of adoption | Maharashtra, Karnataka |
| Special attributes | CMS based hybrid, resistant to wilt |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1000-1500 (Rainfed) 2200-2500 (Irrigated) |
| Oil Content(%) | 27 |
| Days to maturity | 120-130 |
| Days to flowering | 70-80 |
NARI-H-15
| Nature of the cultivar | Hybrid |
| Pedigree | MSV-10-1-5 x GMU 2369 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 2005 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 599(E), 25/4/2006 |
| Recommended region/area | Assured irrigated areas in India |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 2000-2200 |
| Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 126-129 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 89 |
NARI-H-23
| Nature of the cultivar | Hybrid |
| Pedigree | TMS-3-1-9-1 x D-152-12 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 2013 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 1919(E), 30/07/2014 |
| Recommended region/area | Assured irrigated zones of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, West Bengal |
| Special attributes | TGMS based hybrid, Tolerant to wilt and aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1710 |
| Oil Content(%) | 31 |
| Days to maturity | 114-156 |
NARI-NH-1 (PH6)
| Nature of the cultivar | Hybrid |
| Pedigree | MMS x C2829-5-3a-6 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Hybrid breeding |
| Method of propagation | Cross-pollination |
| Year of release | 2002 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Nimbkar, Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 937(E), 4/9/2002 |
| Recommended region/area | All India |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny, moderately tolerant to Alternaria leaf blight and aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
| Oil Content(%) | 30 |
| Days to maturity | 127 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 85 |
Annigeri-1 (A-1)
| Pedigree | A-482-1 x A-300 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1969 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 13, 19/12/1978 |
| Recommended ecology | Karnataka, Bihar, Orissa, Rajasthan |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to wilt, aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1200 |
| Days to maturity | 125-130 |
| Oil Content(%) | 28 |
A-2
| Pedigree | (A1 x 166-6) x 328 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1997 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 647(E), 9/9/1997 |
| Recommended ecology | Rainfed regions in Karnataka |
| Special attributes | Reduced hull, tolerant to aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1200-1400 |
| Oil Content(%) | 31 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 64-68 |
A-300
| Pedigree | Selection from local bulk |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1957 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 13, 19/12/1978 |
| Recommended ecology | Karnataka |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1100 |
| Oil Content(%) | 28-30 |
| Days to maturity | 115-130 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 70-72 |
AKS-207
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | [(Bhima x Tara) x N7] x [(AKS 15 x A1) x AKS 68] |
| Method of breeding/selection | Backcross and pedigree |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Oilseeds Research Unit Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 1703(E), 5/10/2007 |
| Recommended region/area | Vidarbha region (Akola, Buldana, Washim, Amaravati) of Maharashtra |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1200-1400 |
| Seed oil Content(%) | 27-30 |
| Days to maturity | 120-135 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 80-85 |
Bhima (S-4)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | A-300 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1982 |
| Developed by | Dry farming Research Station, Solapur, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 2(E) 814(E), 3/1/1983 |
| Recommended region/area | Western Maharashtra |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1600 |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1400 |
| Seed oil Content(%) | 28-30 |
| Days to maturity | 135-140 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75-80 |
Girna (JLSF-88)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | A1 x G1254 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Not known |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1990 |
| Developed by |
AICRP (Safflower) centre |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 814(E), 4/11/1992 |
| Recommended region/area | Khandesh region of Maharashtra |
| Special attributes | Moderately resistant to wilt |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
| Seed oil Content(%) | 28-30 |
| Days to maturity | 130-135 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75-78 |
Malviya Kusum 305 (HUS-305)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Germplasm (identity number unknown) |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1986 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Banaras Hindu University Varanasi |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 471(E), 5/5/1988 |
| Recommended region/area | Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| Area of adoption | Indo-gangetic plains and salt affected areas especially for Sunderban areas of 24-Paraganas district of West Bengal |
| Special attributes | High oil type, tolerant to salinity, moderately tolerant to Alternaria leaf blight, wilt and root rot |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1100 - 1300 |
| Seed oil Content(%) | 36 |
| Days to maturity | 132-150 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 132 |
ISF-1
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | (A1x 9-5-7)7-50-5-1 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2018 |
| Developed by | ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research Hyderabad |
| Released at Central or State level | Centre |
| Year of notification | 2019 |
| Recommended region/area | All India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan) |
| Special attributes | High oleic acid content (76%) |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1236 (Rainfed) 1864 (Irrigated) |
| Seed oil Content(%) | 30.5 |
| Oleic acid content (%) | 76 |
| Average oleic acid yield (kg/ha) | 441 |
| Days to maturity | 125-130 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 85-90 |
ISF-764
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | SFS-2042 x EC523360 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2018 |
| Developed by | ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research Hyderabad |
| Released at Central or State level | Centre |
| Year of notification | 2019 |
| Recommended region/area | All India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan) |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1583 (Rainfed) 2274 (Irrigated) |
| Seed oil Content(%) | 30.6 |
| Days to maturity | 125-130 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 80-85 |
Phule Kusuma (JLSF-414)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | JLSF-103 x GMU 216 (a) |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2003 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Oilseeds Research Station, Jalgaon Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 122(E), 2/2/2005 |
| Recommended region/area | All India |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 2000-2200 (Irrigated) 1200-1500 (Rainfed) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28-29 |
| Days to maturity | 125-140 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 80-90 |
Jawahar Safflower-1 (JSF-1)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Sel. IC 11839 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1984 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 165(E), 6/3/1987 |
| Recommended region/area | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1500-1600 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28-30 |
| Days to maturity | 140-145 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75-80 |
Jawahar Safflower-97 (JSF-97)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | NS133-1 x JSI-62 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2004 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 1566(E), 5/11/2005 |
| Recommended region/area | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1500 -1600 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 30 |
| Days to maturity | 135-140 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75-80 |
Jawahar Safflower-99 (JSF-99)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Mexican dwarf x BH-5 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2004 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 599(E), 25/4/2006 |
| Recommended region/area | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh |
| Special attributes | Extra-early, semi-spiny |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1100-1500 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28-29 |
| Days to maturity | 115-120 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 50-55 |
Jawahar Spineless Safflower-7 (JSI-7)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Sel. JSF1909 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1990 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 527(E), 16/08/1991 |
| Recommended region/area | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1300-1400 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 142-147 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75-80 |
JSI-73
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | JSI-42 x JSI-7 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1997 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 425(E), 8/6/1999 |
| Recommended region/area | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny, moderately resistant to rust, powdery mildew, wilt and aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1400-1500 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 31 |
| Days to maturity | 140-145 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 98 |
Manjira
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | C-438 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Direct selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1976 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Tandur Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 13, 19/12/1978 |
| Recommended region/area | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1100 |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1000 |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75 |
NARI-6
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Co-1 x JL6 |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2000 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Year of notification | 2001 |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 92(E), 2/2/2001 |
| Recommended region/area | All India |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny, moderately tolerant to wilt |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1000-1100 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 30 |
| Days to maturity | 126 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 86 |
NARI-57
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Carmax x C-2829-5-2 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of notification | 2015 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | Centre |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 268(E), 28/01/2015 |
| Recommended region/area | Irrigated areas of all safflower growing states in India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand) |
| Special attributes | Resistant to wilt |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 29-30 |
| Days to maturity | 118-151 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75 |
NARI-96
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | DMST-10-1-16 x D-151-4-3 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2016 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | Centre |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 1379(E), 27/03/2018 |
| Recommended region/area | Irrigated areas of all safflower growing states in India (Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan) |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 2023 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 33.21 |
| Days to maturity | 135-140 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 95 |
Nira (NRS-209)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | NS1572 x EC32012 |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1987 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 834(E), 18/9/1987 |
| Recommended region/area | Irrigated areas of Maharashtra |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1300-1500 (irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 120 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 84 |
Parbhani Kusum (PBNS-12)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | PBNS-9-97 x PI 248567 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2001 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 122(E), 6/2/2007 |
| Recommended region/area | All India |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid, Alternaria leaf blight |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1900-2000 (Irrigated) 1200-1500 (Rainfed) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 29 |
| Days to maturity | 135-140 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 83-90 |
PBNS-40 (Parbhani kardi-40)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | C-40-Pro.3 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Mutation breeding |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 1178(E), 20/7/2007 |
| Recommended region/area | All India |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny, moderately tolerant to wilt, Alternaria leaf blight and aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 937 (Rainfed) 1579 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 27-28 |
| Days to maturity | 118-128 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 77-85 |
PKV-Pink (AKS-311)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | NARI 6 x JLSF 344 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2011 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Oilseeds Research Unit Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 2817(E), 19/09/2013 |
| Recommended region/area | Vidarbha region of Maharashtra |
| Special attributes | Distinct petal color, pale yellow turning to pink after fading, tolerant to wilt |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 2100 |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 30-33 |
| Days to maturity | 135-140 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 76-85 |
S-144
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | GMU 372 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Direct selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1976 |
| Developed by | Regional Agricultural Research Station, Raichur, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 13, 19/12/1978 |
| Recommended region/area | Karnataka, Bihar |
| Special attributes | Tolerant to aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1500 |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1000 |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 29.5 |
| Days to maturity | 128 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 81 |
Sagarmutyalu (APRR-3)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | EC-27250 (SF429) |
| Method of breeding/selection | Direct selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1985 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Tandur, Professor Jayashankar Telengana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 471(E), 5/5/1988 |
| Recommended region/area | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| Special attributes | Resistant to rust |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1300 |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1000 |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 115-125 |
Sharda (BSF-168-4)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Sel. No. 168 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1990 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 615(E), 17/8/1993 |
| Recommended region/area | Marathwada region of Maharashtra |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid and wilt |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1000-1200 (Rainfed) 1600-1800 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 29 |
| Days to maturity | 125-130 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 90-92 |
SSF-12-40
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Bhima x A1 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2019 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower), Solapur Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | Centre |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 3-74/2019, 28/10/2019 |
| Recommended region/area | Zone-I (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1713 |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 32.9 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 70-75 |
SSF-708
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | NARI-2 x JSI-99 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2010 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Solapur Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 2125(E), 10/9/2012 |
| Recommended region/area | Safflower growing areas of Maharashtra |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1376 (Rainfed) 2276 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 29.1 |
| Days to maturity | 115-120 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 68-72 |
Tara (143-20)
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | N-62-8 x C. palaestinus |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1976 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre Jalgaon, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 13 of 19/12/1978 |
| Recommended region/area | Western Maharashtra |
| Special attributes | Erect growth |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1000-1200 (Rainfed) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
Type-6503
| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | Local selection |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1977 |
| Developed by | Uttar Pradesh |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 13 of 19/12/1978 |
| Recommended region/area | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1200-1400 |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 28 |
| Days to maturity | 170-185 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 120 |
TSF-1
| Pedigree | Selection from NASH-92-1 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2010 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Tandur, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University Hyderabad |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 150, 24/01/2019 |
| Recommended ecology | Safflower growing areas of Telangana |
| Special attributes | Resistant to Fusarium wilt, tolerant to Alternaria leaf spot and moderately tolerant to aphid |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1350 (rainfed) |
| Days to 50% flowering | 80-90 |
| Oil Content(%) | 28-29 |
| Days to maturity | 120-130 |
SSF-13-71
| Pedigree | Bhima x NARI-44 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2019 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Solapur, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 3482(E), 7/10/2020 |
| Recommended ecology | Zone I (Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Karnataka) |
| Special attributes | Moderately tolerant to aphid and wilt, Tolerant to Alternaria leaf spot |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1621 (Rainfed); 2575(Irrigated) |
| Days to 50% flowering | 75-78 |
| Oil Content(%) | 29.5 |
| Days to maturity | 125 |
CGKusum-1
| Pedigree | Selection from GMU-7368 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2020 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 3482(E), 07/10/2020 |
| Recommended ecology | Chhattisgarh plains |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 1677 kg/ha |
| Oil Content(%) | 32-33 |
| Days to maturity | 120-125 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 80-85 |
IGKV Kusum (RSS 2016-03)
| Pedigree | AKS 92-4 x GMU 3812 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Pedigree |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 2020 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur |
| Released at Central or State level | Central |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 500(E), 2/2/2021 |
| Recommended ecology | Zone-II ( Chattisgarh plains and Madhya Pradesh) |
| Special attributes | Moderately resistant to fusarium wilt |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 2710 |
| Days to maturity | 138-140 |
| Oil Content(%) | 34.26 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 100 |
Raj Vijay Safflower 14-1 (RVSAF 14-1)
| Pedigree | JSI-120 x JSF-1 |
| Method of selection | Pedigree method |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Developed by | AICRP(Safflower) centre, Indore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior |
| Year of release | 2019 |
| Whether release was at centre or state level | State |
| Notified vide S.O.No. & date | 8(E), 24/12/2021 |
| Recommended region | Madhya Pradesh |
| Special attributes | Early |
| Average yield (kg/ha) | 2000 |
| Seed oil content(%) | 29-30 |
| Days to maturity | 121-137 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 82-87 |