Pusa Chickpea 4037 (Aswini): A High-Yielding, Machine-Harvestable Chickpea Variety for North West India
16 April 2025, New Delhi: Pusa Chickpea 4037 (Aswini), a new chickpea variety has been notified in 2025 by the Central Varietal Release Committee (CVRC). Developed by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, this variety is designed specifically for the North West Plain Zone, covering Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Northern Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Key Features of Pusa Chickpea 4037 (Aswini):
- Notified in 2025 by the Central Varietal Release Committee (CVRC)
- Suitable for machine harvesting
- Average yield: 2673 kg/ha
- Potential yield: 3646 kg/ha
- High protein content: 24.8%
- Disease resistance: Resistant to Fusarium wilt; moderately resistant to Dry Root Rot, Collar Rot, and Stunt diseases
This variety is ideal for farmers looking for higher income and easy post-harvest handling with reduced labor costs due to its compatibility with mechanical harvesting. Its high protein content also makes it a valuable option for improving nutritional outcomes in chickpea-consuming populations.
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