NRCG CS 281 (IC0616376; INGR16019), a fresh Spanish bunch HPS groundnut genotype with extra-large kernel size.

Abstract

The groundnut genotype NRCGCS 281, an interspecific derivative with extra-large kernel size has been developed through pedigree selection from across between '(Deep Red Mutant x purple Variegated Mutant) x Arachis duranansis' at ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, Gujarat. It has erect growth habit, produces 50% flowering in 25 days after sowing (DAS) and matures in 100 to 110 DAS during rainy season. NRCGCS 281 produces an average pod yield of 3000 kg/ha with 72% shelling out turn. Pods are moderately beaked with deep constriction and without reticulation; mostly two seeded with rose colour testa. Kernels are extra large in size with hundred kernel mass ranging of 80-90 g and contain 50.5% oil. This is the first report of a Spanish Bunch early maturing groundnut genotype (NRCGCS 281 ) with extra-large kernel size in India.