Seed Industry

Tomato hybrid variety Arka Abhijit (BRH 2)

23 July 2022, New Delhi: High yielding hybrid variety released by IIHR, Bangalore. Plants semi – determinate with dark green foliage. Fruits round, medium large (65-70 g) with green shoulder. Thick fleshed, fruits have good keeping quality (17 days) and long transportability. Suitable for table purpose. Resistance to bacterial wilt. Crop is cultivated in Kharif/Rabi season and matures in 140 days. Average yield is 65 t/ha.

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