Green Gram (Moong Bean)

B1. Green Gram (Moong Bean) Key breeding challenges include enhancing yield potential, drought resilience, and resistance to Yellow Mosaic Disease (YMD).

AHN Ankita

  • Recommended Regions: UP, MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Telangana.
  • Sowing Conditions: Kharif and summer seasons.
  • Maturity Period: 50 to 60 days.
  • Physical Traits: Erect plant architecture.
  • Yield: Very high.
  • Grain Specs: Lustrous green; 10-14 grains/pod; 1000-grain weight is 44 to 48 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly resistant to Yellow Mosaic Disease (YMD), Powdery Mildew (PM), and Cercospora Leaf Spot (CLS).

AHN Akshara

  • Recommended Regions: UP, MP, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
  • Sowing Conditions: Kharif and summer seasons.
  • Maturity Period: 60 to 70 days.
  • Yield: Very high.
  • Grain Specs: Lustrous green; 12-14 grains/pod; 1000-grain weight is 42 to 46 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly resistant to YMD, PM, CLS, and anthracnose.

AHN Aakriti

  • Recommended Regions: UP, MP, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
  • Sowing Conditions: Kharif and summer seasons. Fits well under Rice-Wheat rotations.
  • Maturity Period: 60 to 70 days.
  • Yield: Very high.
  • Grain Specs: Lustrous green; 12-14 grains/pod; 1000-grain weight is 42 to 46 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly resistant to YMD, PM, and CLS.

Black Gram (Urad Bean)

B2. Black Gram (Urad Bean) Breeding challenges include developing varieties with improved resistance to diseases like powdery mildew and pests like bruchids.

AHU Harshita

  • Recommended Regions: Punjab, Haryana, UP, MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Telangana.
  • Sowing Conditions: Summer and Rabi seasons.
  • Maturity Period: 70 to 80 days.
  • Yield: Very stable and high.
  • Grain Specs: Lustrous black; 8-10 grains/pod; 1000-grain weight is 44 to 48 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly resistant to Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) and rust.

AHU Harita

  • Recommended Regions: Punjab, Haryana, UP, MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Telangana.
  • Sowing Conditions: Summer and Rabi seasons.
  • Maturity Period: 70 to 80 days.
  • Yield: Very stable and high.
  • Grain Specs: Lustrous black; 8-10 grains/pod; 1000-grain weight is 44 to 48 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly resistant to YMV and rust.

CHICKPEA (CHANA)

B3. Chickpea (Chana) Breeding challenges include resistance to Fusarium wilt, Ascochyta blight, Botrytis Graymould, pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), and bruchids.

AHC Shreya (Desi Type)

  • Recommended Regions: UP, MP, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
  • Sowing Conditions: Summer and Rabi seasons.
  • Maturity Period: 130 to 140 days.
  • Yield: Stable and high.
  • Grain Specs: Desi-type; high protein (22-24%); 100-grain weight is 20 to 24 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly drought tolerant; resistant to Fusarium wilt, root rot, and blight.

AHC Sheetal (Desi Type)

  • Recommended Regions: Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, MP, and Northern Rajasthan.
  • Sowing Conditions: Summer and Rabi seasons; suitable for late planting.
  • Maturity Period: 140 to 150 days.
  • Yield: Stable and high.
  • Grain Specs: Desi-type; 100-grain weight is 20 to 24 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Resistant to Fusarium wilt, root rot, and blight.

AHC Sanjana (Kabuli Type)

  • Recommended Regions: Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, MP, and Western Rajasthan.
  • Sowing Conditions: Summer and Rabi seasons.
  • Maturity Period: 130 to 140 days.
  • Yield: Stable and high.
  • Grain Specs: Bold grains; high protein (24-26%); 100-grain weight is 35 to 40 grams.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly drought tolerant; resistant to Fusarium wilt, root rot, and blight.

Pigeon Pea (Red Gram / Toor Dal)

B4. Pigeon Pea (Red Gram / Toor Dal) Breeding challenges include resistance to Fusarium wilt, sterility mosaic disease, pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), and pod fly (Melanagromyza obtuse).

AHG Versha

  • Recommended Regions: Eastern UP, Rajasthan, MP, and Telangana.
  • Sowing Conditions: Kharif seasons (June 15 sowing); irrigated conditions (Sep 15 sowing in Telangana).
  • Maturity Period: Medium maturity (180 to 200 days).
  • Physical Traits: Indeterminate variety.
  • Yield: Very stable and high.
  • Grain Specs: Medium bold grains (100-seed mass of 10-12g); 20-22% protein.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly resistant to Fusarium wilt and sterility mosaic.

AHG Megha

  • Recommended Regions: Eastern UP, Rajasthan, MP, and Telangana.
  • Sowing Conditions: Kharif seasons (June 15 sowing); irrigated conditions (Sep 15 sowing in Telangana).
  • Maturity Period: Early maturity (120 to 140 days).
  • Physical Traits: Compact dwarf determinate variety.
  • Yield: Very stable and high.
  • Grain Specs: Medium bold grains (100-seed mass of 10-12g); 20% protein.
  • Disease Tolerance: Highly resistant to Fusarium wilt and sterility mosaic.