RMO-257
A Rajasthan moth bean variety on the state recommended list, identified in a CAZRI arid-environment trial as the best seed-yielder among the varieties tested.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- ~60тАУ65 days
- Expected yield
- Best seed-yielder in an arid-environment trial
- Suitable soil
- Light, sandy arid soils
- Release
- Rajasthan recommended moth bean variety
About this variety
RMO-257 is a Rajasthan moth bean variety on the state recommended list. In a CAZRI trial of ten varieties in an arid environment, RMO-257 was identified as the best seed-yielder among those tested тАФ making it a good choice where maximising seed yield on dry land is the priority. Like all moth bean it is a short-duration, drought-hardy, rainfed pulse sown thin.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
~60тАУ65 days
Expected yield
Best seed-yielder in an arid-environment trial
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Drought-hardy; good field tolerance
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Identified as the best seed-yielder in a CAZRI arid-environment variety trial.
- Short-duration and drought-hardy.
Things to consider
- Protect against yellow mosaic virus with early whitefly control, 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
- Gujarat