X7: A New Pearl Millet Hybrid for Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The pearl millet hybrid ABH 219 (1 111A x PT 1890) was developed at Millet Breeding Station, School of Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore. This hybrid recorded. an overall mean grain yield of 2513 kg/ha (12.4% over X6) under rainfed conditions and 3295 kg/ha (12.8% over X6) under irrigated conditions. It is resistant to downy mildew (3%), and posses 4-7 possess productive tillers, high protein content (13.8%), synchronised flowering and medium grain. size. The cytoplasmic background of the new hybrid is different from that of the already existing hybrid X6. Hence it was released as X7 for general cultivation in Tamil Nadu.