Deciphering the Promising Varities of Pigeon Pea for Wilt and Yield Potentially in Northern Dry Zone of Karnataka

Demonstrations on assessment of promising varities of pigeon pea against Fusarium wilt disease with farmer participation were conducted in Vijayapur district of Karnataka for two years during 2019-20 and 2020-21. Results indicated that the impact of various varities of pigeon pea on days to maturity was ranged from 160.80 to 179.80, on number of pods/plant was ranged from 90.50 to 189.50. Similarly, the Per cent disease incidence of wilt was severe in BDN-711 (36.00 PDI) and lower in GRG 811 (05.60 PDI). Pooled data indicated that, yield was recorded in GRG 811(15.59 q/ha) which was more than BDN-711 variety (7.94 q/ha). Improved variety (GRG 811) recorded higher gross return of Rs. 73356/ha, net profit of Rs. 54296/ha with benefit cost ratio of 3.73 as against BDN-711 wherein, the Gross return of Rs. 37279.50/ha, net profit of Rs. 16729.50/ha with B:C ratio was 1.81 for every rupee investment.