Madhuvan Gajar: Improved Carrot Variety | Principal Scientific Adviser

overview

The Madhuvan Gajar carrot variety, improved from a traditional local cultivar, delivers high yields (45–50 t/ha) with superior nutritional content, including β-carotene and iron. With long, minimally forked roots and excellent storage quality, it supports value-added products and has benefited over 1,000 farmers across eight states.

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TRL
30
Number of units currently deployed
2
No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

High-yielding –Produces 45–50 t/ha with uniform, long roots.
Nutrient-rich –Contains 277.75 mg/kg β-carotene and 276.7 mg/kg iron.
Supported –Seeds distributed to farmers with guidance on cultivation and utilisation.