A-2

Year of release	1997
Released at central or state level	State
Developed by	AICRP Safflower centre, Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Recommended region/area	Rainfed regions in Karnataka
Nature of plant	Spiny
Branching habit	Semi-compact
Plant height (cm)	80-90
Days to 50% flowering	64-68
Days to maturity	120-125
Capitulum size	Bold
Seed size	Small
100 seed weight (g)	4.7
Hull content (%)	31
Seed oil content (%)	31
Special attributes	Suitable for late sowing, reduced hull, aphid tolerant
Potential yield (kg/ha)	1000 - 1200
Average yield (kg/ha)	-