GNG-1581 (desi)
One of the Ganganagar (Rajasthan) series bred for the north-western tract, combining wilt tolerance with good grain size on light soils. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Gram (Chana)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 135–155 days
- Expected yield
- High
- Suitable soil
- Sandy / light soil
- Release
- Pedigree GPF 2 × H 82-2; developed and released by ARS, Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan), 2008
About this variety
GNG-1581, also released commercially as "Gangaur" (one AI-search summary rendered it "Ganguar" — a likely typo for the same variety), is a desi chickpea from the pedigree cross GPF 2 × H 82-2, developed and released by the Agricultural Research Station, Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan), in 2008. It has since been used itself as a breeding parent — the newer variety GNG 2261 ("Keshav") comes from a GNG-1581 × Pusa 1103 cross, a sign the line has stayed relevant in Rajasthan chickpea breeding.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
135–155 days
Expected yield
High
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- Corrected 2026-08-15: states widened from Rajasthan-only to add Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, matching the official NWPZ recommendation zone (plus the well-sourced ARS Sri Ganganagar pedigree/release attribution) — also specific resistance to Ascochyta blight and stunt disease in addition to the wilt tolerance already listed
- Corrected 2026-08-15: duration widened from 135-145 days to 135-155 days — sourced maturity varies between accounts (127-177 days in one, 151-155 days in another), so the upper bound was extended to the more concrete of the two figures (151-155 days) as a conservative correction rather than replacing the field outright; the unusually wide 127-177 day range may itself be a transcription issue and is not otherwise relied on
- Sourced yield of 24–25 q/ha is solid but not dramatically higher than other desi lines on this record, so "High" here should be read as a fair relative rating rather than a claim of an outsized number.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Uttar Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
Frequently asked questions
What is GNG-1581's parentage?
The cross GPF 2 × H 82-2, developed and released by the Agricultural Research Station, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, in 2008.
Is GNG-1581 recommended only for Rajasthan?
No — its official zone recommendation also covers Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, alongside Rajasthan.
Is GNG-1581 resistant to diseases beyond wilt?
Sources also credit it with resistance to Ascochyta blight and stunt disease, in addition to the wilt tolerance already listed on this record.
Has GNG-1581 been used to breed newer chickpea varieties?
Yes — the variety GNG 2261 ("Keshav") was bred from a GNG-1581 × Pusa 1103 cross, showing this line has been used as a breeding parent since its own release.
What yield and maturity should I expect from GNG-1581?
Sourced figures give about 24–25 q/ha yield, with maturity reported inconsistently across sources (127–177 days in one, 151–155 days in another) — this record's duration field was widened to 135-155 days to reflect the more concrete of the two figures, but treat the exact maturity window as still somewhat unsettled.