COHCu 8: Anew pearlmillet hybrid for Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The pearlmillet hybrid TNBH 5635 (732 A x PT 4450) was released as COHCu 8 during January 2001 for general cultivation in Tamil Nadu. It recorded a mean grain yield of 2819 kg ha-1 (21.7% over X7) under rainfed conditions and 3682 kg ha-1 (15.0% over X7) under irrigated conditions. It is resistant to downy mildew and possess 5-8 productive tillers with nonlodging and spindle type ear heads. The protein content is about 13.8 per cent with acceptable cooking quality. It can be grown in June" - July, September October and January February throughout Tamil Nadu and is the best alternative to X7 hybrid.