Coriander variety · Released variety
NRCSS ACr-3
Also known as Ajmer Coriander-3
ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices (NRCSS), Ajmer, Rajasthan · ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer · 2018
High-yielding with explicit powdery mildew resistance—a major concern in humid pockets of Rajasthan. Notified for commercial cultivation under timely-sown conditions. Good performance across rainfed and irrigated systems.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices (NRCSS), Ajmer, Rajasthan |
| Breeder / source | ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer |
| Year released | 2018 |
| Parentage | Multi-location selection; notified for commercial release November 2019 |
| Yield | 16.88 quintals per hectare seed yield; 0.55% essential oil |
| Tolerance | Resistant to powdery mildew; suitable for timely-sown rainfed and irrigated areas |
| Distinctive features | Medium-sized seeds, good essential oil, farmer-adopted across Rajasthan |
| Grown in | Rajasthan (rainfed and irrigated); commercial cultivation recommended |
| Also known as | Ajmer Coriander-3 |
Figures are indicative, compiled from public agricultural sources (ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, the Spices Board and the National Innovation Foundation) and vary with soil, season and management. Confirm with your local package of practices.
NRCSS ACr-3 in detail
Released by ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer (notified around 2018-2019), ACr-3 offers powdery mildew resistance with consistent yields—a practical answer to Rajasthan's humidity-driven disease pressure in coriander.
Origin & story
NRCSS Ajmer developed ACr-3 through systematic selection, with release recommended around 2018 and official notification following thereafter. It is part of NRCSS's broader seed-spices breeding program under ICAR.
How it grows
ACr-3 is notified for commercial cultivation in Rajasthan under timely-sown (rabi) conditions, and field experience shows good performance across both rainfed and irrigated systems. As a general guide for the region, irrigated coriander typically yields more than rainfed crops. The variety is especially useful in humid pockets where powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni DC) historically limits conventional varieties; timely sowing in mid-October to early November is generally recommended to reduce disease incidence in the region.
Quality & character
Medium-sized seeds with good essential oil content. Coriander seed oil is typically linalool-dominant, a profile valued in culinary and fragrance use, and the variety's consistent seed size supports both domestic spice trade and export utility.
Why it matters to buyers
For spice merchants: ACr-3's powdery mildew resistance helps reduce crop loss that historically required fungicide inputs in humid pockets of Rajasthan, supporting steadier supply. Its medium-sized seeds and good oil content suit both domestic trade and export. For farmers: the variety's adaptability across rainfed and irrigated systems and its field-proven performance across Rajasthan reduce agronomic risk, particularly for growers in higher-rainfall districts where mildew pressure is a concern.
About coriander
Coriander, or dhania as it's known across India, remains the country's most valuable spice crop—a winter staple from the Rajasthan plains to the Deccan peninsula. Over the past five decades, Indian research institutions have developed dozens of improved varieties, each suited to specific climates, soils, and market demands, while traditional landraces…
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