G-Vilas Pasand: Improved Guava Variety | Principal Scientific Adviser

overview

This guava variety, selected from a local cultivar and evaluated by ICAR-CISH, produces large (250–300 g), sweet, aromatic fruits with golden yellow skin and soft white flesh. It fruits year-round, offers a high economic yield (50–60 kg/5-year-old plant), and has a shelf life of 5–6 days. Over 29,000 saplings were distributed across 10 states.

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TRL
150
Number of units currently deployed
2
No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

High-yielding –Offers superior fruit production compared to local cultivars.
Market-preferred –Fruits have an attractive size, taste, and aroma.
Supported –aplings and cultivation guidance provided for farmers’ adoption.