CZM-45
A moth bean variety on the Seednet recommended list for Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Haryana, in the medium-maturity group (about 70тАУ90 days) тАФ a wider-adapted option beyond the earliest Rajasthan types.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- ~70тАУ90 days (medium)
- Expected yield
- Dependable yield in its recommended states
- Suitable soil
- Light, sandy to loamy arid/semi-arid soils
- Release
- On the Seednet recommended list for Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Haryana (medium maturity; release year not documented in available sources)
About this variety
CZM-45 is a moth bean variety on the Seednet (Government of India) recommended list for Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Haryana, placed in the medium-maturity group of about 70тАУ90 days. Its wider adaptation beyond the arid Rajasthan core тАФ into semi-arid Maharashtra and Haryana тАФ and a slightly longer duration distinguish it from the earliest RMO types, making it an option where the season is a little longer. Detailed release-year and yield data are not well documented in available public sources.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
~70тАУ90 days (medium)
Expected yield
Dependable yield in its recommended states
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Good field tolerance
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Wider adaptation тАФ recommended for Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Haryana.
- Medium duration suits slightly longer semi-arid seasons.
Things to consider
- Detailed release/yield data not well documented; a longer-duration type than the earliest arid Rajasthan varieties. Protect against yellow mosaic as with all moth bean.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
- Haryana