CS 62 is a high-yielding mustard variety developed for irrigated sodic soils in Uttar Pradesh. It matures in 136 days and has an oil content of 39.5%. This variety shows strong resistance to various diseases, including Alternaria blight, white rust, powdery mildew, downy mildew, stag head, and Sclerotinia stem rot. Additionally, it is resilient against aphid infestations and performs well in both saline and normal soil conditions.

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Contact UsDirector ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute Zarifa Farm, Kachhwa Road Karnal – 132001 Haryana, India Email: director[dot]cssri[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in |