Turmeric variety · Released variety
Sudarsana
Also known as PCT-14; also spelled Sudarshana
ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, Kerala; germplasm from Singhat, Manipur · Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), ICAR · 1991
Short-duration, disease-resistant variety. Thick, plump rhizomes. Resilience to major pests and diseases makes it preferred by farmers. Northeast-adapted germplasm with strong field performance.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, Kerala; germplasm from Singhat, Manipur |
| Breeder / source | Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), ICAR |
| Year released | 1991 |
| Parentage | Germplasm PCT-14 from Singhat, Manipur |
| Yield | 28.8 tonnes/ha fresh rhizomes reported; potential 54.9 tonnes/ha |
| Tolerance | Resilient to major pests and diseases |
| Distinctive features | Compact; 190-day maturity; thick, plump rhizomes; good quality |
| Grown in | Northeast India (Manipur heritage), Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh |
| Also known as | PCT-14; also spelled Sudarshana |
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.
Sudarsana in detail
A compact, disease-resistant Northeast-adapted turmeric variety released by IISR in 1991 that matures in about 190 days and yields thick, good-quality rhizomes.
Origin & story
Sudarsana (also known as PCT-14, sometimes spelled Sudarshana) was released in 1991 by ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode, Kerala, from germplasm collected in Singhat, Manipur. It reflects early formal turmeric variety improvement work at the institute.
How it grows
A short-duration variety with roughly a 190-day crop cycle. It was developed from Northeast-adapted germplasm and is noted for strong field performance. Its compact growth habit and resilience to major pests and diseases help reduce agronomic stress during the growing season.
Quality & character
Thick, plump rhizomes are the defining trait, qualities valued for processing and trade. The variety is regarded as disease-resistant with dependable field performance.
Why it matters to buyers
Farmers favour this variety for its short maturity window, which can fit well into crop rotations. The reliable rhizome size and disease resilience are practical advantages for processing and trade.
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