RCr-436
A popular Rajasthan variety with bold grain and wide adaptability for the seed crop. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Coriander (Dhania)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 90–100 days
- Expected yield
- 10–11 q/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- Released by Rajasthan Agricultural University (RAU), Jobner — exact release year not found in sources checked this phase
About this variety
RCr-436 was released by Rajasthan Agricultural University (RAU), Jobner, corroborated across secondary sources. Plants are semi-dwarf and bushy with quick early growth and bold seeds. It is resistant to root rot and root knot nematodes and is best suited to limited-moisture conditions and heavy soils of south Rajasthan. Reported maturity is 90-100 days with a yield of 1,100 kg/ha (about 10-11 q/ha) — this record's duration and yieldPotential fields were corrected 2026-08-15 to match this RAU Jobner release sourcing. No source gave its exact parentage.
Key characteristics
Soil & climate
Soil
- Suitable soil
- Best suited to heavy soils of south Rajasthan under limited-moisture conditions, per corroborated secondary sources
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
90–100 days
Expected yield
10–11 q/ha
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Resistant to both root rot and root knot nematodes — two soil-borne threats that other coriander varieties in this registry aren't specifically bred against
- Quick early growth and bold seed size, valued in the seed trade
Things to consider
- Corrected 2026-08-15: duration updated from 110-120 days to 90-100 days and yieldPotential from "Medium-high" to "10-11 q/ha", to match the sourced RAU Jobner release figures (90-100 days, 1,100 kg/ha) — a reasonably solid release-institute attribution rather than a marketing claim
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Rajasthan
Frequently asked questions
Who released RCr-436 coriander?
Rajasthan Agricultural University (RAU), Jobner, per corroborated secondary sources — exact release year not found this phase.
Is RCr-436 resistant to any disease?
Yes — resistant to root rot and root knot nematodes, per corroborated secondary sources.
What soil suits RCr-436 best?
Heavy soils of south Rajasthan under limited-moisture conditions, per corroborated secondary sources.
How long does RCr-436 take to mature and what yield does it give?
90-100 days maturity and 1,100 kg/ha (about 10-11 q/ha) yield, per the RAU Jobner release sourcing.
What does an RCr-436 plant look like?
Semi-dwarf and bushy, with quick early growth and bold seeds.