Mustard variety · Released variety
Rohini
Also known as CPAN-1676
Rajasthan · ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research · 1983
Early important variety in mustard breeding, noted for pod characteristics suitable for mechanized farming. Rohini shows significantly higher number of siliqua per plant and siliqua weight compared to Varuna, improving combine-harvesting efficiency.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Rajasthan |
| Breeder / source | ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research |
| Year released | 1983 |
| Parentage | Selection from Varuna |
| Yield | Reported 18–20 q/ha with stable yield characteristics |
| Tolerance | Good tolerance to Alternaria blight; moderate susceptibility to aphid and white rust under heavy infection pressure |
| Distinctive features | Bold seeds, medium oil content ~40%; medium-maturity (135–140 days); well-suited for mechanized farming |
| Grown in | Rajasthan, Haryana, and traditionally timely-sown irrigated areas of Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh |
| Also known as | CPAN-1676 |
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.
Rohini in detail
Rohini (CPAN-1676) is an Indian mustard with bold seeds and pod characteristics that make it suitable for mechanized farming.
Origin & story
Rohini (CPAN-1676) is an early, important variety in Indian mustard breeding. The verified record places its origin in Rajasthan, developed under ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, released in 1983. (Note: some sources describe a separate mustard also called "Rohini," coded KRV-24, from CSAUA&T Kanpur released around 1985; that appears to be a different cultivar and its details have been kept out of this entry to avoid conflating the two.)
How it grows
Rohini is a medium-maturity variety, reaching maturity in about 135-140 days, fitting the rabi season in major mustard-growing areas. It is well suited to mechanized farming.
Quality & character
Bold seeds with medium oil content around 40%. Compared with Varuna, Rohini carries a significantly higher number of siliqua (seed pods) per plant and greater siliqua weight, which improves combine-harvesting efficiency.
Why it matters to buyers
Bold seed size and moderate oil content suit both oil extraction and condiment uses. Its pod characteristics and higher siliqua numbers make it a practical choice where combine harvesting is used.
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