Sorghum Improvement Project, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Ahmednagar - 413 722, Maharashtra, India
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Online published on 27 June, 2024.
Out of 18 genotypes, lowest number of dead hearts at 28 DAE was found in RSV-2493 (4.00%), RSV-2577 (7.44%) and RSV-2444 (8.04%). These genotypes are promising against shoot fly. Similarly, the promising test entries RSV-2493, RSV-2577 and RSV-2444 also recorded lowest soluble protein and HCN content along with the maximum phenol, silica peroxide and PPO activity which were at par with sorghum resistant checks IS-18551, RSV-1959 and RSV-1188.
Atherigona soccata, Dead hearts, Shoot fly, Sorghum bicolor
