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What is Arka Suphal and it belongs to which cultivar?

Arka Suphal

Arka Suphal is the cultivar of chilli. Developed through pedigree method of selection and is F9 derivative of the cross (Pant C1 X IHR 517 A). Fruits green, smooth, medium long (6-7 cm x 1cm), pendent, turning deep red on maturity; suitable for irrigated and rainfed cultivation; tolerant to powdery mildew & viruses; yield is 25 t/ha. (Green Chilli) and 3t/ha. (Dry Chilli).

What is Arka Basant and it belongs to which cultivar?

Arka Basant

Arka Basant is the cultivar of Capsicum. Improvement over IHR 225-1-1 (Var. Soroksan) followed by mass selection. Indeterminate plant habit with yellowish green foliage, thick fleshed, 2-3 lobed, conical fruits, average fruit weight 50-80g, fruits erect, cream coloured, which turn orange red on maturity, yield is 15t/ ha in 180 days.