Safflower Cultivars

 

DSH-129

Safflower hybrid DSH-129
Pedigree MS 9(O) x A1
Method of breeding/selection Hybrid breeding
Method of propagation Cross-pollination
Year of release 1997
Developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research,Hyderabad
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 401(E), 15/5/1998
Recommended ecology All Inida
Special attributes Resistant to wilt, moderately tolerant to Alternaria leaf
blight and aphid
Average yield (kg/ha) 2200 (irrigated)
Oil Content(%) 30
Days to maturity 120-125
Days to 50% flowering 70-80

 

DSH-185

DSH-185
Pedigree CMS-A-133 x 1705-p22
Method of breeding/selection Hybrid breeding
Method of propagation Cross-pollination
Year of release 2013
Developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research,
Hyderabad
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 1379(E), 27/03/2018
Recommended ecology All India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh)
Special attributes Resistant to Fusarium wilt
Average yield (kg/ha) 1430 (rainfed) - 1740 (irrigated)
Oil Content(%) 28-29
Days to maturity 120-125(RF), 135-140 (irrigated)
Days to 50% flowering 75-80

 

MKH-11

Pedigree MS-5008 x NMK-3480
Method of breeding/selection Hybrid breeding
Method of propagation Cross-pollination
Year of release 1997
Developed by MAHYCO, Jalna
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 401(E), 15/5/1998
Recommended ecology All Inida
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to wilt, Alternaria leaf
blight and aphid
Average yield (kg/ha) 2200 (irrigated)
Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 120-125
Days to 50% flowering 84-86

 

MRSA-521

Nature of the cultivar Hybrid
Pedigree MS-1308 x MK-1018
Method of breeding/selection Hybrid breeding
Method of propagation Cross-pollination
Year of release 2006
Developed by MAHYCO, Jalna
Released at Central or State level Central
Recommended region/area All Inida
Area of adoption Maharashtra, Karnataka
Special attributes CMS based hybrid, resistant
to wilt
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1000-1500 (Rainfed)
2200-2500 (Irrigated)
Oil Content(%) 27
Days to maturity 120-130
Days to flowering 70-80

 

NARI-H-15

Safflower Hybrid NARI-H-15
Nature of the cultivar Hybrid
Pedigree MSV-10-1-5 x GMU 2369
Method of breeding/selection Hybrid breeding
Method of propagation Cross-pollination
Year of release 2005
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre,
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 599(E), 25/4/2006
Recommended region/area Assured irrigated areas in India
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to aphid
Potential yield (kg/ha) 2000-2200
Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 126-129
Days to 50% flowering 89

 

NARI-H-23

Safflower Hybrid NARI-H-23
Nature of the cultivar Hybrid
Pedigree TMS-3-1-9-1 x D-152-12
Method of breeding/selection Hybrid breeding
Method of propagation Cross-pollination
Year of release 2013
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre,
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 1919(E), 30/07/2014
Recommended region/area Assured irrigated zones of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, West Bengal
Special attributes TGMS based hybrid, Tolerant to wilt and aphid
Average yield (kg/ha) 1710
Oil Content(%) 31
Days to maturity 114-156

 

NARI-NH-1 (PH6)

Safflower Hybrid NARI-NH-1
Nature of the cultivar Hybrid
Pedigree MMS x C2829-5-3a-6
Method of breeding/selection Hybrid breeding
Method of propagation Cross-pollination
Year of release 2002
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Nimbkar,
Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 937(E), 4/9/2002
Recommended region/area All India
Special attributes Non-spiny, moderately tolerant to
Alternaria leaf blight and aphid
Average yield (kg/ha) 1500
Oil Content(%) 30
Days to maturity 127
Days to 50% flowering 85

 

Annigeri-1 (A-1)

a-1 Safflower variety
Pedigree A-482-1 x A-300
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1969
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Agricultural
Research Station, Annigeri, University of
Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 13, 19/12/1978
Recommended ecology Karnataka, Bihar, Orissa, Rajasthan
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to wilt, aphid
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1500
Average yield (kg/ha) 1200
Days to maturity 125-130
Oil Content(%) 28

 

A-2

a-2 safflower variety
Pedigree (A1 x 166-6) x 328
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1997
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre,
Agricultural Research Station,
Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 647(E), 9/9/1997
Recommended ecology Rainfed regions in Karnataka
Special attributes Reduced hull, tolerant to aphid
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1200-1400
Oil Content(%) 31
Days to maturity 120-125
Days to 50% flowering 64-68

 

A-300

Safflower variety A-300
Pedigree Selection from local bulk
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1957
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre,
Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri,
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 13, 19/12/1978
Recommended ecology Karnataka
Average yield (kg/ha) 1100
Oil Content(%) 28-30
Days to maturity 115-130
Days to 50% flowering 70-72

 

AKS-207

Safflower variety AKS-207
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree [(Bhima x Tara) x N7] x [(AKS 15 x A1) x
AKS 68]
Method of breeding/selection Backcross and pedigree
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2006
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Oilseeds Research Unit
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth
Akola
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 1703(E), 5/10/2007
Recommended region/area Vidarbha region (Akola, Buldana, Washim, Amaravati) of Maharashtra
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1200-1400
Seed oil Content(%) 27-30
Days to maturity 120-135
Days to 50% flowering 80-85

 

Bhima (S-4)

Safflower variety Bhima
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree A-300
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1982
Developed by Dry farming Research Station, Solapur,
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 2(E) 814(E), 3/1/1983
Recommended region/area Western Maharashtra
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1600
Average yield (kg/ha) 1400
Seed oil Content(%) 28-30
Days to maturity 135-140
Days to 50% flowering 75-80

 

Girna (JLSF-88)

Safflower variety Girna
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree A1 x G1254
Method of breeding/selection Not known
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1990
Developed by

AICRP (Safflower) centre
Oilseeds Research Station, Jalgaon
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 814(E), 4/11/1992
Recommended region/area Khandesh region of Maharashtra
Special attributes Moderately resistant to wilt
Average yield (kg/ha) 1500
Seed oil Content(%) 28-30
Days to maturity 130-135
Days to 50% flowering 75-78

 

Malviya Kusum 305 (HUS-305)

Malviya Kusum 305 (HUS-305)
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Germplasm (identity number unknown)
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1986
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 471(E), 5/5/1988
Recommended region/area Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
Area of adoption Indo-gangetic plains and salt affected areas especially for Sunderban areas of 24-Paraganas district of West Bengal
Special attributes High oil type, tolerant to salinity, moderately tolerant to Alternaria leaf blight, wilt and root rot
Average yield (kg/ha) 1100 - 1300
Seed oil Content(%) 36
Days to maturity 132-150
Days to 50% flowering 132

 

ISF-1

Safflower variety ISF-1
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree (A1x 9-5-7)7-50-5-1
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2018
Developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research
Hyderabad
Released at Central or State level Centre
Year of notification 2019
Recommended region/area All India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana,
Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,  Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan)
Special attributes High oleic acid content (76%)
Average yield (kg/ha) 1236 (Rainfed)
1864 (Irrigated)
Seed oil Content(%) 30.5
Oleic acid content (%) 76
Average oleic acid yield (kg/ha) 441
Days to maturity 125-130
Days to 50% flowering 85-90

 

ISF-764

Safflower variety ISF-764
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree SFS-2042 x EC523360
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2018
Developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research
Hyderabad
Released at Central or State level Centre
Year of notification 2019
Recommended region/area All India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana,
Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,  Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan)
Average yield (kg/ha) 1583 (Rainfed)
2274 (Irrigated)
Seed oil Content(%) 30.6
Days to maturity 125-130
Days to 50% flowering 80-85

 

Phule Kusuma (JLSF-414)

Phule Kusuma (JLSF-414)
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree JLSF-103 x GMU 216 (a)
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2003
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Oilseeds Research Station, Jalgaon
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 122(E), 2/2/2005
Recommended region/area All India
Potential yield (kg/ha) 2000-2200 (Irrigated)
1200-1500 (Rainfed)
Seed Oil Content(%) 28-29
Days to maturity 125-140
Days to 50% flowering 80-90

 

Jawahar Safflower-1 (JSF-1)

Safflower variety JSF-1
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Sel. IC 11839
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1984
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia
Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 165(E), 6/3/1987
Recommended region/area Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1500-1600 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 28-30
Days to maturity 140-145
Days to 50% flowering 75-80

 

Jawahar Safflower-97 (JSF-97)

Safflower variety JSF-97
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree NS133-1 x JSI-62
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2004
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia
Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 1566(E), 5/11/2005
Recommended region/area Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Special attributes Non-spiny
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1500 -1600 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 30
Days to maturity 135-140
Days to 50% flowering 75-80

 

Jawahar Safflower-99 (JSF-99)

Safflower variety JSI-99
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Mexican dwarf x BH-5
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2004
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia
Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 599(E), 25/4/2006
Recommended region/area Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Special attributes Extra-early, semi-spiny
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1100-1500 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 28-29
Days to maturity 115-120
Days to 50% flowering 50-55

 

Jawahar Spineless Safflower-7 (JSI-7)

Safflower variety JSI-7
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Sel. JSF1909
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1990
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia
Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 527(E), 16/08/1991
Recommended region/area Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Special attributes Non-spiny
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1300-1400 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 142-147
Days to 50% flowering 75-80

 

JSI-73

Safflower variety JSI-73
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree JSI-42 x JSI-7
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1997
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia
Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 425(E), 8/6/1999
Recommended region/area Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Special attributes Non-spiny, moderately resistant to rust, powdery mildew, wilt and aphid
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1400-1500 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 31
Days to maturity 140-145
Days to 50% flowering 98

 

Manjira

Safflower variety Manjira
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree C-438
Method of breeding/selection Direct selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1976
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Tandur
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 13, 19/12/1978
Recommended region/area Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1100
Average yield (kg/ha) 1000
Seed Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 120-125
Days to 50% flowering 75

 

NARI-6

Safflower variety NARI-6
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Co-1 x JL6
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2000
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan
Released at Central or State level Central
Year of notification 2001
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 92(E), 2/2/2001
Recommended region/area All India
Special attributes Non-spiny, moderately tolerant to wilt
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1000-1100 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 30
Days to maturity 126
Days to 50% flowering 86

 

NARI-57

Safflower variety NARI-57
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Carmax x C-2829-5-2
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of notification 2015
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan
Released at Central or State level Centre
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 268(E), 28/01/2015
Recommended region/area Irrigated areas of all safflower growing states in India (Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Jharkhand)
Special attributes Resistant to wilt
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1500
Seed Oil Content(%) 29-30
Days to maturity 118-151
Days to 50% flowering 75

 

NARI-96

Safflower variety NARI-96
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree DMST-10-1-16 x D-151-4-3
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2016
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan
Released at Central or State level Centre
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 1379(E), 27/03/2018
Recommended region/area Irrigated areas of all safflower growing
states in India (Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan)
Potential yield (kg/ha) 2023 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 33.21
Days to maturity 135-140
Days to 50% flowering 95

 

Nira (NRS-209)

Safflower variety Nira
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree NS1572 x EC32012
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1987
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 834(E), 18/9/1987
Recommended region/area Irrigated areas of Maharashtra
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1300-1500 (irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 120
Days to 50% flowering 84

 

Parbhani Kusum (PBNS-12)

Safflower variety PBNS-12
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree PBNS-9-97 x PI 248567
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2001
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 122(E), 6/2/2007
Recommended region/area All India
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to aphid, Alternaria
leaf blight
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1900-2000 (Irrigated)
1200-1500 (Rainfed)
Seed Oil Content(%) 29
Days to maturity 135-140
Days to 50% flowering 83-90

 

PBNS-40 (Parbhani kardi-40)

Safflower variety PBNS-40
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree C-40-Pro.3
Method of breeding/selection Mutation breeding
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2006
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 1178(E), 20/7/2007
Recommended region/area All India
Special attributes Non-spiny, moderately tolerant to wilt, Alternaria leaf blight and aphid
Potential yield (kg/ha) 937 (Rainfed)
1579 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 27-28
Days to maturity 118-128
Days to 50% flowering 77-85

 

PKV-Pink (AKS-311)

Safflower variety PKV Pink
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree NARI 6 x JLSF 344
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2011
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Oilseeds Research Unit
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi
Vidyapeeth, Akola
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 2817(E), 19/09/2013
Recommended region/area Vidarbha region of Maharashtra
Special attributes Distinct petal color, pale yellow turning to pink after fading, tolerant to wilt
Potential yield (kg/ha) 2100
Average yield (kg/ha) 1500
Seed Oil Content(%) 30-33
Days to maturity 135-140
Days to 50% flowering 76-85

 

S-144

Safflower variety S-144
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree GMU 372
Method of breeding/selection Direct selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1976
Developed by Regional Agricultural Research Station, Raichur,
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 13, 19/12/1978
Recommended region/area Karnataka, Bihar
Special attributes Tolerant to aphid
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1500
Average yield (kg/ha) 1000
Seed Oil Content(%) 29.5
Days to maturity 128
Days to 50% flowering 81

 

Sagarmutyalu (APRR-3)

Safflower variety Sagarmuthyalu
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree EC-27250 (SF429)
Method of breeding/selection Direct selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1985
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Tandur, Professor Jayashankar Telengana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 471(E), 5/5/1988
Recommended region/area Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Special attributes Resistant to rust
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1300
Average yield (kg/ha) 1000
Seed Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 115-125

 

Sharda (BSF-168-4)

Safflower variety Sharda
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Sel. No. 168
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1990
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 615(E), 17/8/1993
Recommended region/area Marathwada region of Maharashtra
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to aphid and wilt
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1000-1200 (Rainfed)
1600-1800 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 29
Days to maturity 125-130
Days to 50% flowering 90-92

 

SSF-12-40

Safflower variety SSF-12-40
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Bhima x A1
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2019
Developed by AICRP (Safflower), Solapur
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
Released at Central or State level Centre
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 3-74/2019, 28/10/2019
Recommended region/area Zone-I (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to aphid
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1713
Seed Oil Content(%) 32.9
Days to maturity 120-125
Days to 50% flowering 70-75

 

SSF-708

Safflower variety SSF-708
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree NARI-2 x JSI-99
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2010
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Solapur
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 2125(E), 10/9/2012
Recommended region/area Safflower growing areas of Maharashtra
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to aphid
Average yield (kg/ha) 1376 (Rainfed)
2276 (Irrigated)
Seed Oil Content(%) 29.1
Days to maturity 115-120
Days to 50% flowering 68-72

 

Tara (143-20)

Safflower variety Tara
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree N-62-8 x C. palaestinus
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1976
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre
Jalgaon, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 13 of 19/12/1978
Recommended region/area Western Maharashtra
Special attributes Erect growth
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1000-1200 (Rainfed)
Seed Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 120-125

 

Type-6503

Safflower variety Type-6503
Nature of the cultivar Variety
Pedigree Local selection
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 1977
Developed by Uttar Pradesh
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 13 of 19/12/1978
Recommended region/area Uttar Pradesh
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to aphid
Average yield (kg/ha) 1200-1400
Seed Oil Content(%) 28
Days to maturity 170-185
Days to 50% flowering 120

 

TSF-1

Safflower variety TSF-1
Pedigree Selection from NASH-92-1
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2010
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Tandur, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University 
Hyderabad
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 150, 24/01/2019
Recommended ecology Safflower growing areas of Telangana
Special attributes Resistant to Fusarium wilt, tolerant to Alternaria leaf spot and moderately tolerant to aphid
Average yield (kg/ha) 1350 (rainfed)
Days to 50% flowering 80-90
Oil Content(%) 28-29
Days to maturity 120-130

 

SSF-13-71

Safflower variety SSF 13-71
Pedigree Bhima x NARI-44
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2019
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Solapur, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 3482(E), 7/10/2020
Recommended ecology Zone I (Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Karnataka)
Special attributes Moderately tolerant to aphid and wilt, Tolerant to Alternaria leaf spot
Average yield (kg/ha) 1621 (Rainfed); 2575(Irrigated)
Days to 50% flowering 75-78
Oil Content(%) 29.5
Days to maturity 125

 

CGKusum-1

Safflower variety CG Kusum-1
Pedigree Selection from GMU-7368
Method of breeding/selection Selection
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2020
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 3482(E), 07/10/2020
Recommended ecology Chhattisgarh plains
Average yield (kg/ha) 1677 kg/ha
Oil Content(%) 32-33
Days to maturity 120-125
Days to 50% flowering 80-85

 

IGKV Kusum (RSS 2016-03)

Safflower Variety IGKV Kusum

 

Pedigree AKS 92-4 x GMU 3812
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2021
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur
Released at Central or State level Central
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 500(E), 2/2/2021
Recommended ecology Chhattisgarh plains and Madhya Pradesh
Average yield (kg/ha) 2710 kg/ha
Oil Content(%) 34.26
Days to maturity 138-140
Days to 50% flowering 100

 

Raj Vijay Safflower 14-1 (RVSAF 14-1)

Raj Vijay Safflower 14-1 (RVSAF 14-1)

 

Pedigree JSI-120 x JSF-1
Method of breeding/selection Pedigree method
Method of propagation Self-pollination
Year of release 2019
Developed by AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior
Released at Central or State level State
Notified vide S.O. No. & date 8(E), 24/12/2021 
Recommended ecology Madhya Pradesh
Special attributes Early 
Potential yield (kg/ha) 1800-2200
Average yield (kg/ha) 2000 kg/ha
Oil Content(%) 29-30 
Days to maturity 121-137
Days to 50% flowering 82-87

 

 

A-2020(ANG-17-102)

A-2020 (ANG-17-102)

Pedigree

ANN-2-04 x APS-09-8

Method of selection

Pedigree method

Method of propagation

Self-pollination

Developed by

AICRP (Safflower) centre, Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

Year of release

2020

Whether release was at centre or state level

Central

Notified vide S.O.No. & date

8(E), 24/12/2021

Recommended region

Zone-I of India (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)

Special attributes

More secondary branches

Potential yield (kg/ha)

2000-2100 kg/ha

Average yield (kg/ha) 1795 kg/ha, (Irrigated- 2138 kg/ha and Rainfed-1740kg/ha)

Seed oil content(%)

28.6

Days to maturity

123-130

Days to 50% flowering

79-80

DSAF-1 (ANG-18-02)

DSAF-1 (ANG-18-02)

Pedigree

[ASA-07 x (A-2 x NARI-6)] x NARI-6

Method of selection

Pedigree method

Method of propagation

Self-pollination

Developed by

AICRP (Safflower) centre, Agricultural Research Station, Annigeri, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

Year of release

2021

Whether release was at centre or state level

Central

Notified vide S.O.No. & date

8(E), 24/12/2021

Recommended region

Zone-I of India (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)

Special attributes

Moderately resistant to Fusarium wilt 

Potential yield (kg/ha)

2100-2200 kg/ha

Average yield (kg/ha) 1802 kg/ha, (Irrigated- 2166 kg/ha and Rainfed-1742 kg/ha)

Seed oil content(%)

28.2

Days to maturity

125-127

Days to 50% flowering

79

Raj Vijay Safflower 18-1 (RVSAF 18-1)

Raj Vijay Safflower 18-1 (RVSAF 18-1)

Pedigree

MS-6(Y) x NARI-57 x JSF-1

Method of selection

Pedigree method

Method of propagation

Self-pollination

Developed by

AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior

Year of release

2019

Whether release was at centre or state level

Central

Notified vide S.O.No. & date

8(E), 24/12/2021

Recommended region

Zone I & Zone II 

Special attributes

Moderately resistant to Fusarium wilt

Potential yield (kg/ha)

1700-1850 kg/ha

Average yield (kg/ha) 1746 kg/ha

Seed oil content(%)

39.1

Days to maturity

127-131

Days to 50% flowering

77-85

Phule Gold

Phule Gold (SSF-15-65)

Pedigree

Bhima x GMU 2724

Method of selection

Pedigree method

Method of propagation

Seed

Developed by

AICRP (Safflower), Solapur, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Year of release

2020

Whether release was at centre or state level

Central

Notified vide S.O.No. & date

8(E), 24/12/2021

Recommended region

Zone I (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telengana, and Andhra Pradesh)

Special attributes

High oil

Potential yield (kg/ha)

2291 kg/ha

Average yield (kg/ha) 1665 kg/ha

Seed oil content(%)

34.6

Days to maturity

122

Days to 50% flowering

75

Phule Kiran

Phule Kiran (SSF 16-02)

Pedigree

Selection from GMU 2757

Method of selection

Selection

Method of propagation

Seed

Developed by

AICRP (Safflower), Solapur, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Year of release

2020

Whether release was at centre or state level

Central

Notified vide S.O.No. & date

8(E), 24/12/2021

Recommended region

Zone I & II (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh)

Potential yield (kg/ha)

2506 kg/ha

Average yield (kg/ha) 2058 kg/ha 

Seed oil content(%)

30.55

Days to maturity

132

Days to 50% flowering

85