Varieties Released (2021–2026)

The varieties released by the University of different Crops are covering 30-60 per cent of area of university jurisdiction. The following varieties have been developed by the University during the reporting year.

RHB 228 Pearl millet · 2021

Notified Notification No. S.O. 8 (E) dated 24 December, 2021

Adaptability	Well suited to the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan
Type	Hybrid
Grain Yield	Produces an average grain yield of 22–25 q/ha, representing a 13.0–27.6% yield advantage over the existing hybrids
Maturity	Early maturing; matures in approximately 80 days
Disease Resistance	Exhibits high degree of resistance to downy mildew and blast diseases
Recommended Area	Suitable for cultivation across all agro-climatic regions of Rajasthan

RHB 273 Pearl millet · 2025

India’s First Three-Way Pearl Millet Hybrid

Notification No. S.O. 6123(E) dated 31 December 2025

Adaptability	Well suited to the arid and hyper-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana (Zone A1)
Type	Hybrid India’s First Three-Way Pearl Millet Hybrid
Grain Yield	Produces an average grain yield of 22–25 q/ha, representing a 13.0–27.6% yield advantage over the existing hybrids
Maturity	Early-maturing hybrid, attaining physiological maturity in about 75–76 days
Nutritional Quality	Hybrid possesses good nutritional value, containing approximately 10.5% protein, 44 ppm iron (Fe), and 37 ppm zinc (Zn).
Bird Resistance	Presence of bristles on the panicles helps reduce bird damage, providing an additional advantage under field conditions.

Karan Guar 14 (RGr 18-1) Cluster bean (Guar) · 2023

Notified Notification No. S.O. 1056(E) dated 06 March, 2023

Adaptability	Well suited to the major guar-growing states of India, particularly Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra.
Grain Yield	12–15 q/ha
Maturity	Medium maturity duration of about 90–95 days.
Quality	The variety possesses good gum content (29.0%) along with a high viscosity profile of about 3,412 cp, making it suitable for industrial applications
Disease Resistance	Moderate resistance to bacterial blight and Alternaria leaf spot, contributing to its suitability for cultivation under field conditions

Raj Mungfali (RG 638) Groundnut · 2023

Notified Notification No. S.O. 1056(A) dated 06 March, 2023

Adaptability	Well suited to the states of India, particularly Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
Type	Semi-spreading growth habit
Maturity	Approximately 122 days
Pod Yield	35–40 q/ha.
Export Quality	Suitable for export-oriented production owing to its high shelling percentage (74%) and high oil content (49%).
Disease Resistance	Resistance to major diseases, including collar rot, early and late leaf spot, stem rot and peanut bud necrosis disease
Insect-Pest Resistance	Resistance to major insect pests, particularly leaf hopper and thrips.

Karan Guar 15 (RGr 20-15) Clusterbean · 2024

Notified Notification No. S.O. 1560(E) dated 26 March, 2024

Adaptability	Suitable for clusterbean-growing regions of Rajasthan and other areas having similar agro-climatic conditions
Grain Yield	1,337 kg/ha
Maturity	99–104 days
Disease Resistance	It exhibits moderate resistance to major diseases, including bacterial leaf blight, root rot and Alternaria blight
Insect Pest Tolerance	Whitefly, leafhopper and aphid.
Quality	28.79% protein, 41.43% carbohydrate, 32.46% endosperm and 29.75% gum content, along with a high viscosity of 3,385 cP

CSJK 174 (Karan Kabuli 4) Chickpea · 2021

Notified Notification No. S.O. 8(E) dated 24 December, 2021

Adaptability	Suitable for cultivation under recommended production practices and agro-climatic conditions of the target area.
Grain Yield	15-20 q/ha
Maturity	Approxi. 99 days
Disease Resistance	Moderate resistance to wilt and stunt diseases.
Quality	Bold, medium-sized seeds with an average 100-seed weight of 34.80 g & Its bold seed size and attractive seed characteristics contribute to its market acceptability

RTM-1624 (Krishna Tara) Taramira · 2022

Notified Notification No. 3-83/2022-SD.IV dated 27 July, 2022

Adaptability	Wider adaptability and good yield stability under rainfed conditions
Grain Yield	12-15 q/ha
Maturity	139 days
Disease Resistance	Resistant to white rust and staghead and moderately resistant to downy mildew
Insect Pest Tolerance	Comparatively less susceptible to aphid infestation than the existing check varieties.
Quality	Produces yellowish-brown, shiny and good-quality seeds with desirable market characteristics. High oil content ranging from 39.0–39.8%.

RMt 354 Fenugreek · 2022

Notified Notification No. S.O. 3254(E) dated 20 July, 2022

Adaptability	Good adaptability under irrigated, timely-sown conditions. Recommended for cultivation in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana under irrigated and timely-sown conditions.
Grain Yield	25 q/ha
Maturity	130-140 days
Disease Resistance	Moderate resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew diseases.

RSGD 1155 (Karan Chana 20) Chickpea · 2025

Notified Notification No. G.O. No. 2128 (E) dated 13 May, 2025

Adaptability	Suitable for late-sown conditions
Grain Yield	16–17 q/ha in the North-Eastern Plain Zone 23–24 q/ha in the North-Western Plain Zone (NWPZ)
Maturity	115–117 days in NEPZ 130 days in NWPZ
Disease Resistance	Moderate resistance to wilt, dry root rot and stunting.
Seed Size	Medium-sized, with a 100-seed weight of 15–18 g.
Insect Pest Tolerance	Comparatively less susceptible to aphid infestation than the existing check varieties.
Quality	Seeds contain a notable protein content of 19.7%.

RF 290 Fennel · 2024

Notified Notification No. G.O. No. F.No. 3-76/2024 SD-IV dated 23/09/2024)

Adaptability	Suitable for Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP, Haryana & AP
Seed quality	Erect and medium tall plants More umbellets and seeds per umbel (388-800) Long & bold seeds
Yield	2065 kg/ha
Maturity	140-150 days
Disease Resistance	Moderate resistance to Rumularia and Alternaria blight
Quality	Volatile oil : 1.8- 1.9 %

RF 289 Fennel · 2024

Notified Notification No. G.O. No. F.No. 3-76/2024 SD-IV dated 23/09/2024

Adaptability	Suitable for Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP, Haryana & AP
Seed quality	Erect and medium tall plants More umbellets and seeds per umbel (388-800) and bold seeds
Yield	1743 kg/ha
Maturity	140-150 days
Disease Resistance	Moderate resistance to Rumularia and Alternaria blight
Quality	Volatile oil : 2.18 %

RTM-2011 Taramira · 2022

Notified Notification No. S.O. 6123(E) dated 31 December 2022

RG 648 (Raj Mungfali -5) Groundnut · 2026

Adaptability	Suitable for groundnut-growing regions of Rajasthan under recommended agronomic practices
Type	Semi-spreading growth habit
Yield	Pod Yield: 32.69 q/ha Kernel Yield: 22.73 q/ha
Frost Tolerance	Good tolerance to frost, making it suitable for areas prone to low-temperature stress.
Seed Size	Seeds are bold, bright and reddish-brown in colour
Maturity	123 days
Disease Resistance	Resistance to major diseases, including collar rot, early and late leaf spot, stem rot and peanut bud necrosis disease (PBND)
Insect Pest Resistance	Resistance/tolerance to major insect pests, including leafhopper, thrips and leaf miner.
Quality	Shelling Percentage: High shelling percentage of 69%. Oil Content: 47% oil, indicating good oil quality Protein Content: 30% protein.

Raj Mungfali 6 (RG 575-1) Groundnut · 2026

Adaptability	Suitable for groundnut-growing regions of Rajasthan under recommended agronomic practices
Type	Semi-spreading growth habit
Yield	Pod Yield: 29.96 q/ha Kernel Yield: 20.38 q/ha
Seed Size	Medium-sized seeds, with a 100-seed weight of approximately 54 g.
Maturity	124 days
Disease Resistance	Resistance to major diseases, including collar rot, early and late leaf spot, stem rot and peanut bud necrosis disease (PBND)
Insect Pest Resistance	Resistance to leafhopper, thrips and leaf miner.
Quality	Shelling Percentage: High shelling percentage of 69%. Oil Content: 48% oil Protein Content: 30% protein.

RCr-565 (Karan Dhaniya 1) Coriander · 2026

Notified notification S.O. 3708(E) dated July 8, 2026

Adaptability	Suitable for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh,Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu states
Maturity	110-120 days
Yield	1482 kg/ha
Disease Resistance	Resistant to Stem Gall & MR to Powdery Mildew

RMt-259 (Karan Methi 1) Fenugreek · 2026

Notified notification S.O. 3708(E) dated July 8, 2026

Adaptability	Suitable for Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh,Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu states
Maturity	110-120 days
Yield	1742 kg/ha
Disease Resistance	Resistant to powdery mildew and downy mildew disease

Newly Identified Barley Varieties

Barley varieties developed at RARI, Durgapura and identified for release, with their adoption details.

RD 3088 (Karan Barley 2) – Hulless, Biofortified

Name of variety	RD 3088 (Karan Barley 2)
Year of identification	2026
Notification number	NA
Parentage	RD 2904 / NDB 943
IC Number	NA
Recommended Agroclimatic Zone	Central Zone including states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan (Kota and Udaipur Divisions) and Jhansi Division of Uttar Pradesh
Production condition	Irrigated - Timely Sown
Developed by	RARI, Durgapura
Agronomic Characters & yield
Plant height (cm)	95 cm (75-110 cm)
Days of maturity (days)	114 days (105-127 days)
1000 grain weight (g)	36.83 (32.6 – 46.0)
Average yield (q/ha)	50.86
Potential yield (q/ha)	72.15
Sowing window	5-25 November
Special features: Erect plant type with semi-erect flag leaf, 6-row long spike, long & smooth awns, stem basal pigmentation present, spike basal sterility absent. Resistant to yellow & leaf rusts, and tolerant to leaf blight diseases. Grains hulless, amber coloured, medium size, oval shaped and smooth with narrow crease width. Biofortified: Protein content 13.1% (up to 17.3%), Iron 37.20 ppm, Zinc 34.60 ppm and Glycemic index of this variety is 24.50. Threshability: Easy, with complete grain separation.

RD 3089 (Karan Barley 3) – Hulless, Biofortified · Central Zone

Name of variety	RD 3089 (Karan Barley 3)
Year of identification	2026
Notification number	NA
Parentage	NDB 943 / BH 959
IC Number	NA
Recommended Agroclimatic Zone	Central Zone including states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan (Kota and Udaipur Divisions) and Jhansi Division of Uttar Pradesh
Production condition	Irrigated - Timely Sown
Developed by	RARI, Durgapura
Agronomic Characters & yield
Plant height (cm)	98 cm (68-124 cm)
Days of maturity (days)	113 days (100-121 days)
1000 grain weight (g)	36.07 (30.0 – 46.0)
Average yield (q/ha)	50.57
Potential yield (q/ha)	66.54
Sowing window	5-25 November
Special features: Erect plant type with erect & short flag leaf, spikes 6-rowed, waxy & medium, awns long & smooth, stem basal pigmentation absent, spike basal sterility present. Resistant to yellow & leaf rusts, and tolerant to leaf blight diseases. Grains hulless, amber coloured, oval shaped, medium size, smooth with intermediate crease width. Biofortified: Protein content 13.45% (up to 17.7 %), Iron 41.20 ppm (up to 52.80 ppm), Zinc 31.90 ppm and Glycemic Index of this variety is 26.60. Threshability: Easy, with complete grain separation.

RD 3089 (Karan Barley 3) – Hulless · North Western Plains Zone

Name of variety	RD 3089 (Karan Barley 3)
Year of identification	2026
Notification number	NA
Parentage	NDB 943 / BH 959
IC Number	NA
Recommended Agroclimatic Zone	NWPZ including states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan (except Kota and Udaipur Divisions), Western U.P. (except Jhansi Division, Parts of J & K (Jammu and Kathua distt.), parts of H.P. (Una distt. and Paonta valley) and Uttarakhand (Tarai region)
Production condition	Irrigated - Timely Sown
Developed by	RARI, Durgapura
Agronomic Characters & yield
Plant height (cm)	104 cm (94-124 cm)
Days of maturity (days)	132 days (107-148 days)
1000 grain weight (g)	39.67 (32.0 – 57.0)
Average yield (q/ha)	46.52
Potential yield (q/ha)	81.96
Sowing window	5-25 November
Special features: Erect plant type with erect & short flag leaf, spikes 6-rowed, waxy & medium, awns long & smooth, stem basal pigmentation absent, spike basal sterility present. Resistant to yellow & leaf rusts, and tolerant to leaf blight diseases. Grains hulless, amber coloured, oval shaped, medium size, smooth with intermediate crease width. Protein content 12.25% (11.1-15.3%), Iron 36.70 ppm (30.7-52.2 ppm), Zinc 31.05 ppm (24.7-45.1 ppm) and β-glucan 5.6% (up to 7.20%). Threshability: Easy, with complete grain separation.

RD 3102 (Karan Barley 4) – Feed Barley

Name of variety	RD 3102 (Karan Barley 4)
Year of identification	2026
Notification number	NA
Parentage	BH 946 / RD 2035
IC Number	NA
Recommended Agroclimatic Zone	North Western Plains Zone (NWPZ) including states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Western UP, Rajasthan (except Kota and Udaipur Divisions), & North Eastern Plain Zone (NEPZ) including Eastern U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal and Assam
Production condition	Irrigated, Timely Sown cultivation in saline/alkaline areas
Developed by	RARI, Durgapura
Agronomic Characters & yield
Plant height (cm)	92 cm (69-116 cm)
Days of maturity (days)	132 days (109-140 days)
1000 grain weight (g)	41.93 (35.0 – 45.0)
Average yield (q/ha)	40.47
Potential yield (q/ha)	73.19
Sowing window	5-25 November
Special features: Erect & medium plant type, flag leaf semi-erect & long, spikes 6-rowed, waxy & medium, awns medium & smooth, spike basal sterility present. Resistant to yellow & leaf rusts, and tolerant to leaf blight diseases. Grains hulled, light yellow, oblong shaped, large size, wrinkled with wide crease width. Average protein content is 10.80%.

RD 3109 (Karan Barley 5) – Feed Barley

Name of variety	RD 3109 (Karan Barley 5)
Year of identification	2026
Notification number	NA
Parentage	BH 946 / RD 2508
IC Number	NA
Recommended Agroclimatic Zone	North Western Plains Zone (NWPZ) including states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Western UP, Rajasthan (except Kota and Udaipur Divisions), & North Eastern Plain Zone (NEPZ) including Eastern U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal and Assam
Production condition	Irrigated, Timely Sown cultivation in saline/alkaline areas
Developed by	RARI, Durgapura
Agronomic Characters & yield
Plant height (cm)	92 cm (71-115 cm)
Days of maturity	128 days (114-139 days)
1000 grain weight (g)	39.67 (29.0 - 45.0)
Average yield (q/ha)	40.97
Potential yield (q/ha)	63.20
Sowing window	5-25 November
Special features: Erect & medium plant type, flag leaf erect & medium, spikes 6-rowed, lax, waxy & medium, awns long, rough & tip pigmented, spike basal sterility present. Resistant to yellow & leaf rusts, and tolerant to leaf blight diseases. Grains hulled, light yellow, oblong shaped, medium size, wrinkled with narrow crease width. Average grain protein content 12.05% (up to 13.7%).