GPUF 3: A new high yielding foxtail millet variety (Sateria italica)

GPUF 3, a new foxtail millet variety was developed at the Project Coordinating unit, ICAR- AICRP on Small Millets, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru for cultivation in zone 5 and 6 Karnataka state.  It has been evolved through pureline selection from germplasm IC 479864. This matures 85-90 days. semi compact oblong shaped inflorescence. The grains are oval shape yellow colour. is moderately resistant to leaf blight rust diseases it tolerant shoot fly damage. 3 grain contains high calcium than check SiA 3156 iron content 39.4 ppm, 11.6 per cent protein 43.2 ppm Zinc. Fodder crude fiber, fat 3156. New recorded an average yield 29.89 q/ha station trials, 26.33 Multilocation trials 15.16 farm with mean 23.79 across all trials. registered 19.12 increased over SiA3156. In All India Co-ordinated yielded 2753 kg/ha locations ranked 11th recommended release Annual Plant Scientists Group meeting held UAS, 1-3rdMarch 2021, ZREP workshop Zone-6 5th April Zone-5 8th 2021 State varietal evaluation committee (SVEC) 13th 16th December 2021. NBPGR, Delhi issued national identity number 635733 this variety. Because its superior performance Karnataka, southern (Zone 6) eastern (zone 5) dry zones state. Keywords: Coordinated Foxtail millet, Grain yield, Inflorescence, Variety