Tamarind variety · Released variety
Prathisthan
Also known as Tumkur Prathisthan
Fruit Research Station, Himal Bagh, Aurangabad, Maharashtra · Fruit Research Station, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Sour-sweet red tamarind with excellent fruit composition. Pulp content 61%, shell 27%, seed 12%. Large straight pods with white endocarp. Suitable for both fresh consumption and processing into paste and pickle.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Fruit Research Station, Himal Bagh, Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| Breeder / source | Fruit Research Station, Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| Parentage | Selection from local accessions |
| Yield | Reported 300 kg fruit per 10-year-old tree; 7–9% acidity |
| Distinctive features | Red pulp, large fruits, high pulp-to-shell ratio, white endocarp |
| Grown in | Maharashtra; Deccan plateau region |
| Also known as | Tumkur Prathisthan |
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.
Prathisthan in detail
Prathisthan is a sour-sweet red tamarind with high pulp yield and large, straight pods suited to both fresh sale and processing into paste and pickles.
Origin & story
Released from the Fruit Research Station, Himayatbagh, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, under Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, for commercial exploitation. It was identified as a promising selection from screening of tamarind trees at the station.
How it grows
A ten-year-old mature tree yields about 300 kg of fruit. The variety is sour-sweet with 7-9% acidity and suits both fresh consumption and industrial processing. Its pulp can be stored for a longer period.
Quality & character
Red pulp with white endocarp and large straight pods. Fruit composition: 61% pulp, 27% shell, 12% seed. The high pulp-to-shell ratio gives a strong yield of usable fruit per pod. Sour-sweet taste with 7-9% acidity.
Why it matters to buyers
The high pulp ratio (61%) and low shell percentage (27%) make Prathisthan economical for paste and pickle production, where pulp extraction is the priority. Fresh fruit buyers value the large pod size and red pulp colour. The pulp also stores well, which helps processors holding stock between seasons.
About tamarind
Tamarind has been cultivated in India for centuries, from the dry zones of Rajasthan to the humid southern spice gardens. Today, farmers choose from released varieties bred for higher yields and disease tolerance, landraces that carry generations of adaptation to their home soils, and sweet types that command premium prices for desserts and drinks. Here…
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