Milestone Achievements

Milestone Achievements:

Varieties released

• Groundnut – 8 Nos. – VRI 1, VRI 2 (bold seeded and wide adaptability), VRI 3 (early maturing), VRI 4 (high sucrose content suitable for confectionary), VRI (gn) 5, VRI (gn) 6 (resistant to major pests and diseases), VRI (gn) 7 (suitable for rainfed areas) and VRI 8 (Bold seeded, suitable for both irrigated & rainfed).
• Sesame – 3 Nos. – VRI (Sv.) 1 (short duration, brown seed), VRI (Sv.) 2 (reddish brown seed) and VRI 3 (white seeded).
• Cashew – 5 Nos. – VRI 1, VRI 2 (drought tolerant), VRI 3 (export quality), VRI 4 and VRI (cw) H1 (first hybrid cashew in Tamil Nadu)