Coriander variety · Released variety
RCr-436
Also known as RCr-436
Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan (formerly RAU) · Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner
Semi-dwarf, bushy plant architecture with bold seeds. Resistant to root rot and root-knot nematode, making it ideal for heavy soils and moisture-limited conditions typical of south Rajasthan. Quick early growth enables faster establishment.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan (formerly RAU) |
| Breeder / source | Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner |
| Parentage | Local germplasm selection |
| Yield | Around 1100 kg/ha |
| Tolerance | Resistant to root rot and root-knot nematode; suited to limited moisture and heavy soils |
| Distinctive features | Semi-dwarf, bushy habit, bold seeds, 90–100 day maturity |
| Grown in | South Rajasthan and arid regions; suitable for limited moisture and heavy soils |
| Also known as | RCr-436 |
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.
RCr-436 in detail
A semi-dwarf, early-maturing coriander bred for Rajasthan's farming, with nematode and rot resistance that suits it to heavy, moisture-stressed soils typical of south Rajasthan.
Origin & story
Developed by Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (formerly RAU), Jobner, Rajasthan. The year of release is not documented in available sources.
How it grows
RCr-436 is a semi-dwarf, bushy plant with quick early growth—flowering in around 57 days and reaching full maturity in roughly 90–100 days. It is suited to limited moisture and heavy soils, fitting south Rajasthan's rainfed and semi-irrigated conditions. Reported yields vary widely with growing conditions and disease pressure, so a single figure isn't reliable.
Quality & character
Bold, medium-sized seeds with a bushy habit. Reported essential oil content is around 0.33%, with linalool as the main volatile constituent—as is typical for coriander seed oil. In one field screening the variety showed moderate susceptibility to aphids (about 42 insects per plant). Studies on cryogenic grinding included RCr-436 among the genotypes assessed for retention of oil constituents during processing.
Why it matters to buyers
Buyers value early maturity and bold seed size for market presentation. The root rot and root-knot nematode resistance can reduce reliance on nematicides in heavy soils. Rajasthan is a major coriander-producing state, and stem gall disease has been a recurring concern there, which makes resistance traits commercially relevant.
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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