New Varieties of Brinjal

Brinjal is the most important vegetable by area and production. Due to its large scale production, its prices are relatively low and hence common people afford to buy brinjal. This vegetable is grown under varied agro-climatic conditions and hence it is found grown through -out the country. There are number of local and improved varieties of brinjal grown according to choices and preferences of the people. Some local varieties are still popular in certain pockets due to their special qualities. Probably, brinjal is the only vegetable which has such a wide range of varieties and geographical spread. This vegetable is also available through out the year. Several improved and hybrid varieties of brinjal have been developed through research during the last 15-20 years. Some of the varieties of brinjal developed recently are given below:

  1. Krishna:

    2. This is a hybrid variety developed by Mahatma Phule Agricultural University, Rahuri and released for cultivation in 1991. The fruits are borne singly or in twos below the leaves. The stalk of the fruit is long and thorny. The fruits are egg shaped and the colour is dark (attractive) purple with while streaks. The plants are tall and hardy and do not lodge on the ground. The leaves are broad and dark green and there are thorns on the main rib. The life of the plant is 200 to 250 days. The taste of the fruits is good and hence demand is good. The yield is 460 Q/ha.

  2. Aruna:

    3. The variety is developed from local varieties by selection in Dr.Punjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University, Akola. The fruits are egg shaped and average weight of each fruit is 75 to 80 gm. The colour of fruits is rose type. The fruits are borne in cluster of two or three. The fruits are ready for harvest 90-95 days after sowing of seeds. The yield is 250 to 300 Q/ha.

  3. ABV-1:

    4. The variety is developed through a cross between Pusa Cluster Purple and Manjri Gota by Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani. The fruits are borne is clusters of 3 to 4. The fruits are small, round with thorny stalks. The colour is purple with white streaks. The yield potential is 250 to 300 Q/ha.

  4. ABV-10 (Anuradha):

This variety is also developed through a cross between Pusa Cluster purple and Manjri Gota by Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani. The fruits are round with purple colour and thorny stalks. The fruits are borne in cluster. It is less susceptible to top-shoot borer. The yield potential is 275 to 300 Q/ha.

 
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