1Department of Vegetable Science, N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad - 224 229, India
Department of Nematology, N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad - 224 229, India
Online published on 10 September, 2014.
On the basis of its growth performance under field conditions. Narendra Turmeric-3 (NDH-9) as a superior variety over national checks Rajendra Sonia and Prabha with 4.0–6.0% curcumin, 10–12% oleoresin, 2.9–3.5% essential oil, 2.0–2.5% leaf oil, 23–26% dry matter, 325–350 q/ha. fresh rhizome yield, 9.11–19.57% yield increase over national check, 15–20 q/ha. seed rate, 215–225 days crop maturity (medium maturity), good size and colour of fingers, 8.0–8.5 pH adaptability, good powder making property, orange deep yellow colour, higher aroma, moderately resistant to leaf blotch, leaf spot and Meloidogyne incognita race-1.
Curcuma longa, Multiple disease resistant
