Most Important Point of Cultivation of Redgram

Cultivation of Redgram : Cajanus cajan (L.) 

• Origin – India

• Redgram is known as

• Congopea, No eye pea, Arhar, Tur, Pigeon pea (Asked in JRF Plant sc 2015)

• Highly drought resistant (Asked in JRF Plant sc 2017)

• Deep rooted crop and  hardy nature

• Temp of 18 – 27°C is desirable {Source: https://www.agricoachingdelhi.in/}

•  Redgram tolerant to water logging, frost and salinity

• Seed Requirement:{Asked in JRF Agronomy 2017 & IBPS AFO }

• 8-10 kg for LD

• 10-12 kg for MD 

• 12-15 kg for SD

• Varieties

• ICPH - 8 (First Hybrid in world) {Asked in JRF Agronomy 2016 & Plant sc 2018 & BHU GA }

• UPAS 120 {Asked in BHU GA & IBPS AFO }

• Bahar – LD (Long duration)

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