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IISR Vijetha-1

Characteristic features- Virus resistant selectiom with 77 % bold(7.2 mm) capsules and good apperance.

Cultivar- Malabar

Pedigree/parentage- A selection from field resistant plants for Katte
Dry recovery-22%
Essential oil-7.90%
Area of adaptability- Suitable for Kodagu, Hassan, Chickmagalur and North Wyanad. Suitable for katte prone areas. Adapted to moderate rainfall and moderate to high shade areas.
Average yield (Kg/ ha)- 643