Bhu Ja
  • Year of release: 2017
  • Pedigree: Clonal selection of introduced CIP line
  • Yield: 20-22 t ha-1
  • Maturity: 100-110 days
  • Suitable growing regions: Odisha

  • Key traits:
    • Semi-compact plant type with green vine and green emerging leaf
    • Triangular leaf
    • Profusely flowering
    • Orange flesh with β carotene 9160-10670 IU/100g, starch 16.6-17.2 % and total sugar 2.4-3 %
    • Good cooking quality
    • Tolerant to salt stress 6-8 dSm-1