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Pusa Makhmali

Released by IARI, New Delhi. Variety produces light green fruits. Highly susceptible to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Punjab no. 13

Released by PAU, Ludhiana. Suitable for cultivating in spring-summer season. Fruits are light green, 5-ridged and of medium length. Susceptible to mosaic.

Punjab Padmini

Released by PA, Ludhiana. Fruits are quick growing, dark green, hairy, 5-ridged and remain tender for a longer period. Matures within 55-60 days after sowing. Tolerant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Pusa Sawani

Released by IARI, New Delhi. It is suitable for cultivating in spring, summer and rainy season. Fruits are dark green, smooth with 5 ridges and about 10-12 cm long at the marketable stage. Crop matures within 50 days from sowing. Average yield is 12-15 t/ha. Susceptible to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Parbhani Kranti

Released from MKV, Parbhani in Maharashtra. Fruits are medium-long with tender smooth surface at marketable stage. Fruits have a good keeping quality. Average yield is 8.5-11.5 t/ha in 120 days. Tolerant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).

Arka Anamika

Released from IIHR, Bangalore. Fruits are borne in two flushes. During first flush, the fruits are borne on the main stem 45-50 days after sowing. During second flush, the fruits are borne on short branches, which sprout from the middle portion of the main stem. Fruits are spineless with 5-6 ridges, delicate aroma and good keeping quality. Resistant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV). Average yield is 20 t/ha in 130 days.