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New varieties of grapes introduced
Jul 29, 2024

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) with focus on viticulture area expansion in Tamil Nadu has introduced high-yielding, export potential, coloured grape varieties under open and protected cultivation to boost grape growers.

 

The coloured grape varieties are: Jyoti seedless, Krishna seedless, Saritha seedless, A-18, Manjari Medika, Red Globe and Sharad seedless. The university is collaborating with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Indian Council of Agricultural Research-All India Coordinated Research Products (ICAR – AICRP) (Fruits), Bengaluru and National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG), Pune, to strengthen research. Seven technologies have been developed and transferred to farmers to enhance production, according to a press release.

 

h Institute, Periyakulam, organised a training-cum-demonstration programme at Cumbum valley recently.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) with focus on viticulture area expansion in Tamil Nadu has introduced high-yielding, export potential, coloured grape varieties under open and protected cultivation to boost grape growers.

The coloured grape varieties are: Jyoti seedless, Krishna seedless, Saritha seedless, A-18, Manjari Medika, Red Globe and Sharad seedless. The university is collaborating with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Indian Council of Agricultural Research-All India Coordinated Research Products (ICAR – AICRP) (Fruits), Bengaluru and National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG), Pune, to strengthen research. Seven technologies have been developed and transferred to farmers to enhance production, according to a press release.

The Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, recently, organised a training-cum-demonstration programme at Cumbum valley in Theni district. Former Director and Principal Scientist of NRCG Grapes, R. G .Somkuwar highlighted the Indian viticulture status on commercial production, export and value addition for generating income.

 

    
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