State Assam: Recommended Varieties

Bahar, Pusa-9                               

• Bahar - It is a selection from local material from Bihar. It is a late maturing variety which takes over 250 days when planted in july. It is a very suitable variety for September planting in Bihar. It is resistant to sterility mosaic disease. It yields 20-25 quintals per hectare.
• Pusa-9 - This variety matures in 130-140 days and fits well in Arhar-wheat rotation. Yield potential of this variety is 16-20 quintals per hectare.