Mustard variety · Released variety
Kranti
Also known as RK-9109
Rajasthan · ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research · 1982–1983
High-yielding, stable genotype with improved oil content (43.5%) and oil yield. Kranti shows 30.2% higher seed yield over Varuna and 7.15% higher than Pusa Bold in multi-location trials. Recognized as Landmark Variety by the Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding in 2017.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Rajasthan |
| Breeder / source | ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research |
| Year released | 1982–1983 |
| Parentage | Direct selection from Varuna |
| Yield | Reported 30.2% higher yield over Varuna (30.2 q/ha vs. 23.0 q/ha in comparative trials) |
| Tolerance | Good tolerance to Alternaria blight and mustard aphid; moderate erucic acid content compared to newer low-erucic varieties |
| Distinctive features | Medium-maturity, bold seeds, 43.5% oil content with stable traits; one of the most widely adopted varieties across central and northern India |
| Grown in | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and parts of Punjab |
| Also known as | RK-9109 |
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.
Kranti in detail
A medium-maturity Indian mustard with bold seeds and about 43.5% oil content, Kranti has been one of the most widely adopted varieties across central and northern India, valued for stable yields and reliable oil output.
Origin & story
Kranti was developed by the ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research and released in 1982-1983. In multi-location trials it gave markedly higher seed yield than older checks - about 30.2% more than Varuna and 7.15% more than Pusa Bold. In 2017 it was recognised as a Landmark Variety by the Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding, reflecting its long-standing role in Indian mustard breeding.
How it grows
Kranti is a medium-maturity variety grown across the main mustard-growing zones of central and northern India. Work on Alternaria blight resistance places it among the more tolerant genotypes, with elevated peroxidase activity noted after pathogen inoculation, indicating an active defence response.
Quality & character
Bold, fairly uniform seeds with stable traits and about 43.5% oil content. Medium maturity and consistent performance across locations have made it a dependable choice over many seasons. It is rated as moderately tolerant to Alternaria blight in resistance studies.
Why it matters to buyers
Kranti's bold seeds and stable oil content suit oil millers and kachchi ghani (cold-press) producers. Its wide and lasting adoption across the mustard belt, along with its recognition as a Landmark Variety, points to consistent, well-known performance.
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