Approved Varieties
Shakthi Bt variety developed by the Association has been approved for the States of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was assigned with the National Identity Number IC638613 by the Division of Germplasm Conservation. Fibre properties of the Variety are:
| Duration -days | 150 |
|---|---|
| Average yield - kg/ha | 2700 |
| Gin. Outturn - % | 35 - 36 |
| 2.5% Span Staple Length - mm | 27.8 -28.5 |
| Strength - g/tx | 22.6 |
| MIC | 4.2 - 4.6 |
| Spg. Potential | 40s - 50s |
SBSG 1-5 (SIMA Platinum) variety developed by the Association has been recommended to Central Zone States of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat under irrigated condition. It was assigned with the National Identity Number IC634525 by the Division of Germplasm Conservation. Comparison of fibre properties with other popular ELS varieties is given below.
| Item | Suvin | Giza 70 | Pima | SBSG 1-5 (SIMA PLATINUM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration -days | 200 | 190 | 175 | 170 |
| Average yield - kg/ha | 2100 | 2200 | 2150 | 2200 |
| Gin. Outturn - % | 29-30 | 34 | 35 | 32.5 -33.0 |
| 2.5% SpanStaple Length - mm | 37 | 35.8 | 35 | 38 (HVI 41.3) |
| Strength - g/tx | 39.2 | 38 | 37.5 | 38.5 |
| MIC | 2.9-3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Spg. Potential | 100s-120s | Above 100s |
80s-100s | 120s-140s |