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SK 4: Improved Turmeric variety

Turmeric
Curcumin
High Yield
Disease Tolerant
Maharashtra
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overview

The SK-4 turmeric variety, developed from the local Kadapa variety through clonal selection, delivers high rhizome yield (56 t/ha) and finger weight (736 g/plant). It outperforms checks like Krishna, Rajapuri, Salem, and PDKV-Waigaon, tolerates leaf spot and rhizome rot, and has high curcumin content (4.64%) with excellent colour values (L: 64.63, A: 22.31, B: 94.15). Widely adopted by farmers in Maharashtra.

  • 8

    TRL

  • 36

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 3

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • High-yielding –Produces up to 56 t/ha of rhizomes and 736 g/plant finger weight.
  • Disease-tolerant –Resistant to leaf spot and rhizome rot.
  • Supported –Adoption guidance and cultivation practices shared with farmers in Raigarh, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri districts.

Functionality

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Contact Developer

Mr. Tushar Garg

National Innovation Foundation-India, Grambharati, Amrapur Gandhinagar-Mahudi Road

Email: tusharg[at]nifindia[dot]org

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