Research Article

An Economic Analysis of Pigeonpea Seed Production Technology and Its Adoption Behavior: Indian Context

Table 3

The major characteristics of varieties used in pigeonpea.

VarietySourceYear of release/notificationArea of adoption zone/stateAverage yield (q/ha)Days to maturityRemarks

Maruti (ICPL 8863)ICRISAT, Hyderabad1986AP, Karnataka10–12115–160Resistant to wilt
TS-3R ARS, Gulbarga2011Karnataka11–17150–160Kharif and late sown cropping, resistant to wilt