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Fruits
S.No.	Crop	No. Of Varieties	Variety Identified	Characteristics	Variety image
1	Aonla	01	Goma Aishwary	A selection from plus tree. It is an early and drought tolerant. The average yield potential is 102.9 kg/tree. It has low fiber content and is suitable for processing and export.
2	Ber	03	Thar Sevika	Developed by the hybridization from a cross Seb x Katha. It is an early maturing variety. The fruit are juicy, sweet with a TSS content of 22-24%. Average fruit yield is 34 Kg/tree (6 years of planting).
			Thar Bhubharaj	A selection from local material of Bhusavar area of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. This is an early maturing cultivar having an average yield potential of 35 kg/tree (6 years of planting). The fruits are ready for harvesting during last week of december to first week of january, Staggered picking can be done upto 3rd week of january. The fruits are very juicy, sweet with a TSS content of 22-23%.
			Thar Malti	Fruit yield: 65-70 kg/plant; Fruit weight: 20.32g, TSS: 18.6 oBrix, Acidity: 0.46 %, Vitamin C: 126.7 mg/100g, Total flavonoids: 2.49 mg/g FW, Total polyphenols: 2.93 mg/g FW, Total antioxidant activity (CUPRAC): 13.1µM TE/g. Tolerant to low temperatures (frost; subzero -2 0C) as plant growth. Plant height (3.6 m), semi-erect growth habit, late maturing, fruit ripens in 145-150 days from fruit set, greenish-yellow coloured oval fruits, high yield and soft pulp texture, less thorny, fruits are moderately rich in sugars and ascorbic acid. No major disease or pest infestation, under field conditions, has been noticed, the fruit yield remain unaffected due to temperature related stresses. It can be promoted as health food due to higher contents of antioxidants. Suitable for both table and processing purposes
3	Bael	03	Goma Yashi	It is semi dwarf tree and suitable for dry land areas., Fiber: 2.0-2.45 per cent., Fruit weight : 1.25 kg per fruit. Fruit yield: 50 kg/plant Fruit shell weight: 180g. Pulp 68.0 per cent, TSS: 35-390C, Maturity range (days): 310-335 days Suitable for processing purpose.
			Thar Divya	Plant height (vigorous in growth pattern), semi-spreading growth habit, compact canopy, very less spines, fruit ripens in 270 days from fruit set. comparatively earliest in maturity (second fortnight of February), precocious bearer and highly suitable for growing under dryland/rainfed hot semi-arid ecosystem (under 8m x 6m distance). Drought tolerant, luxuriant growth and higher fruit yield under less precipitation and high temperature. Attractive dark yellow colour of pulp of complete ripened fruit. No major diseases and pests were noticed under field conditions. It is suitable for table and processing purpose due to high pulp and sugar content. Average yield/plant is 85.20 kg in 9th year. fruit weight 1.51 kg, fruit size 20.60 cm x 14.87 cm, fruit girth 44.80 cm, shell thickness 1.8-2 mm, total number of seed 120, seed weight 0.13g, fibre weight 61g, shell weight 220g, locules in cross section 13-15, pulp 70.50%, TSS pulp 370Brix, TSS mucilage 49.500B, acidity 0.30% and Vitamin C 19.80 mg/100g pulp. It is highly suitable for powder and RTS owing to attractive pulp colour and fine fibre content. Full mature bael fruit stored upto 10-12 days after harvesting under ambient condition in rainfed conditions.
			Thar Neelkanth	Drought tolerant, lustrous growth and higher fruit yield having attractive fruit appearance under aberrant agro-climatic conditions. Fruit ripens in 320 days from fruit set. Fruit ripening start from 3rd week of April. Yield: 70-75 kg per plant (8th Year), Fruit weight: 1.50 kg, Fruit size15.10x15.0 cm, fruit girth 44.80cm, shell thickness 0.18 cm, total number of seed: 98.00, fibre weight: 70.38g, shell weight 190.0g, pulp: 71.30%, TSS (Pulp): 41.20 0Brix, TSS (mucilage) : 52.50 0Brix. Acidity: 0.29% and vitamin C 23.40 mg/100 g pulp, total phenols: 2.31%. Shelf life of mature fruit: 10 days. It is superior genotype with desirable characters like compact growth, semi-spreading, medium height (5.0 m) with few spines, and better yield with quality fruits having pleasant flavour with attractive colour of pulp (dark yellowish) and uniform fruit size under rainfed semi-arid environment. It started flowering and fruiting from 3 rd year of budding. The fruits are less affected by sun scald. It is highly suitable for powder, candy, murabba, and RTS owing to presence of fine fibre embedded in pulp.
4	Jamun	02	Goma Priyanka	Fruits are good in test having 16.86 TSS 0Brix. Fruit are rich in Vitamin C (45.44 mg/100g). Yield potential is 30 kg/plant.
			Thar Kranti	It is dwarf, Fruit ripens in 75 days from fruit set. Fruit yield: 65.00 kg per plant. Fruit shape: Oblong, Fruit color: Deep purple, Flesh colour: Dirty white, Fruit weight: 20.10g, Pulp weight: 17.20 g, Pulp per cent: 85.57%, TSS: 17.10 0Brix, Acidity: 0.40%, Total sugar: 12.50%, Reducing Sugar: 6.20%, Vitamin C: 48.45 mg/100g. Plant height: 5.30 m, semi-spreading growth habit, thick trunk, evergreen, dense foliage and dropping branches. Bearing start in 3rd year. Early ripening (last week of May) and drought tolerant. No major diseases and pests were noticed under field condition. Suitable for high density planting and fruits for table purpose
5	Pomegranate	01	Goma Khatta	The variety is developed for Anardana purpose. Yield potential is 6.59 kg/plant and anardana yield is 1.18 kg/plant. Seeds hardness is medium. Fruit having 46.7% of Juice and TSS is 14.50Brix. Acidity is 7.3%.
6	Tamarind	01	Goma Prateek	A good quality fruit of tamarind having long pod 16.70 cm and 1.25 cm breadth in size. Pod weight is 26.70 g having TSS 710Brix and acidity is14.06 %. Vitamin C is 17.53 mg/100g. Yield: 58.50 kg/plat (9th year of plant)
7	Lasoda	01	Thar Bold	A prolific and early bearing lasoda (Cordia dichotoma) has been identified as "Thar Bold" (CIAH/ LS-3) through selection. It bears bold fruits in cluster with high production of 1.5-2.0 q tender fruits per tree per year. The tender fruits are suitable for making vegetable, pickles and for dehydration purpose. Fruits can be also utilized as table fruit and also for processing purpose. This variety is recommended for commercial cultivation both as block plantation and also a component of agro-forestry system in arid and semi-arid region of the country.
8	Chironji	01	Thar Priya	Plant height (3.43 m), semi-spreading growth habit, thick trunk, dense foliage and dropping branches, umbrella shape, fruit ripens in 50-65 days from fruit set. It is comparatively dwarf, precocious bearer and suitable for high density planting. No major diseases and pests were noticed under field conditions. It is suitable for table and processing purpose due to high pulp content, TSS, sugar and kernel content. It recorded 23.90 oBrix TSS, 1.24% acidity, 13.06% total sugar, 6.67% reducing sugar, 48.70 mg/100g vitamin C and 31.36% kernel protein. The fruit yield is 11.90 kg yield/plant having 1.15 g fruit weight. It starts bearing in 4th year of planting.
10	Khirni	01	Thar Rituraj	Plant height (4.36 m), semi-spreading growth habit, thick trunk, evergreen & dense foliage umbrella shape. It is semi-dwarf, precocious bearer, flowering start in 4th year, fruit ripens in 120-125 days from fruit set. It is comparatively dwarf, precocious bearer and suitable for high density planting. No major diseases and pests were noticed under field conditions. It is suitable for table and processing purpose due to high pulp and sugar content. It recorded 24.73oBrix TSS, 0.32% acidity, 17.80% total sugar, 28.33 mg/100g vitamin C. The fruit yield is 10-16 kg/plant having 5.20 g fruit weight and 1945 no. of fruit per plant. It starts bearing in 4th year of planting
11	Karonda	01	Thar Kamal	The variety is developed through selection from existing germplasm. The selected genotype was tested under field conditions for 9 years (2005-2014). Plant height (1.77 m), semi-spreading growth habit, thick trunk, evergreen, dense foliage and drooping branches. Flowering start, in 3rd year, regular bearer, ripens (55-56 days from fruit set) in the month of June and recorded 4.97 g average fruit weight, 93.64 per cent pulp and 9.540Brix TSS, 0.64% acidity, 30.41 mg/100g vitamin C. Fruit yield per plant was recorded 13.00 kg during 9th year of orchard life under rainfed conditions of hot semi-arid ecosystem. It is suitable for processing purpose due to deep red skin colour, high pulp content, TSS and sugars. It is comparatively dwarf, early, precocious bearer and suitable for high density planting and suitable for candy and jelly making.
12	Mahua	01	Thar Madhu	Description of variety : Plant height (4.40 m), semi spreading growth habit, thick trunk with dense foliage, No major diseases were noticed under field conditions. Plant growth and fruit yield was almost normal during the years received less precipitation. Fresh flowers are very rich in TSS and vitamin C. Dried flowers are used by tribal farmers. Starts bearing in 5 th year. It bears in clusters. Trait specific : Yield : 20.10 kg per plant during 10th year of orchard life under rainfed conditions of hot semi-arid ecosystem. Yield of dry flower: 6.30 kg per plant. Fruit weight: 29.0g Maturity : Fruit ripens in 90-105 days from fruit set (Ripe fruits shed from trees during May-July). it is comparatively dwarf, precocious bearer and suitable for high density planting. TSS: 14.26 0Brix, Acidity: 0.10 (%), Total sugars 10.80%, Vitamin C: 48.38 mg/100g. Uses : Mahua flowers used in preparation of distilled liquors. It is used for preparation of cake, vinegar, jam, syrup and honey. Flowers and spent flowers (after fermentation) are utilized as feed for livestock. Seeds processed for oil are used to manufacture vanaspati ghee, soap, greases and cosmetics and also used in bakery products, as manure and has insecticidal properties.
13	Mulberry	02	Thar Lohit	Description of variety : Plant height (3.07 m), spreading growth habit, heterophyllous leaves cordate in shape and with fine serrated margin, leaf pubescence absent, leaf arrangement alternate and red colour, pendulous shape fruits. planting distance: 6x6 m, tree population : 275/ha, planting time: July-August, propagation method: budding/cutting). Skin colour of fruit is deep red. Trait specific : Low (frost) and high temperature tolerant (-20C to 490 C) Yield: 12.4 kg to 26.5 per plant. It start bearing in 3rd year. Fruit weight 10.50-11.46 g. fruit width: 9.13-9.90 mm and length: 5.62-7.0 cm. Maturity: Fruit ripens in 32-36 days from fruit set. TSS: 20.8 0Brix, Acidity: 1.6%, Vitamin C: 11.2 mg/100g. total flavonoids: 0.96 mg/g FW, total polyphenols 1.19 mg/g FW. total antioxidant activity (CUPRAC): 6.81µM TE/g Uses : Nutraceutical-rich and suitable for table and processing purpose.
			Thar Harit	Fruit maturity duration: 38-42 days, Fruit yield: 32.6 kg per plant, Fruit weight: 3.76g, TSS: 31.5 oBrix, Acidity: 0.42 %, Vitamin C: 23.7 mg/100g, Total flavonoids: 0.72 mg/g FW, Total polyphenols: 0.84 mg/g FW and Total antioxidant activity (CUPRAC): 4.30 µM TE/g, Tolerant to low (frost) and high temperatures (from subzero (-2 0C) to 48 0C). Plant height (2.90 m), short stature and spreading growth habit, green-white colour, pendulous shape fruits, Fruit ripens in 38-42 days from fruit set, mid-season, precocious bearer, high yielding and no major diseases & pests were noticed under field conditions. The plant growth and fruit yield remain unaffected due to temperature related stresses. Suitable for both table and processing purposes
14	Phalsa	01	Thar Pragati	Fruit ripens in 60 days from fruit set. Fruit ripening start from 2nd week of April. Yield: 3-4 kg per plant, Fruit weight: 2.1 g, pulp weight: 1.9g, Pulp: 90.4%, fruit shape: Round, Fruit Colur: Deep purple, TSS: 20.12 0Brix, Acidity: 3.12 %, Total sugar: 12.42 %, Reducing Sugar: 8.10%, Vitamin C: 19.12 mg/100g. Plant height: 2.20 m, spreading growth habit, thick stem, dense foliage and drooping branches. Fruit ripens in 60 days from fruit set. It is dwarf, early precocious bearer (bearing in 3rd year), drought tolerant and suitable for high density planting. No major diseases and pests were noticed. It is suitable for table and processing purpose.
15	Wood apple	01	Thar Gaurav	Description of variety : Precocious bearing, high yielder with bigger size, quality fruit having better self life under rain-fed conditions of western India. Plant height: 6.25 m, maturity: fruit ripens after 230 days from fruit set, Spreading growth habit with drooping branches and compact canopy. Fruits are rich in pectin and protein content. Trait specific : Yield: 58.58 kg/plant (7th year) and 124.36 kg/plant (12th year) , fruit weight: 452.25g, pulp: 50.92%, fruit shape: Oblong, Fruit colour: Greenish-white, TSS: 14.12 0Brix, Acidity: 3.85%, Total Sugar: 3.07%, reducing sugars: 1.42%, fruit pectin: 1.76%, Protein (pulp-18.13%, seed-24.38%), phosphorous (0.07%), potassium (1.73%), calcium (0.30%) and iron (16.72 mg). fruits strong pleasing aroma at full maturity. early maturing (1st week of November) Uses : It is used as table purpose and for value added products like Pickle, RTS, Chutney and powder.
16	Bael-CHESB-21	01	Thar Srishti	Description of variety : Bael variety having compact canopy, precocious bearer, high yielder, high pulp content, less aromatic and attractive pulp colour and suitable to grow under adverse agro-climatic condition. It was propagated through in-situ patch budding. It starts flowering and fruiting in 3rd year, fruit ripening starts from 4th week of Arpil to 1st week of May. The fruits are uniform in shape and size, luxuriant growth of plant, attractive orange colour pulp with high centric locule arrangement under rainfed semi-arid ecosystem of western India. Trait specific : Yield: 91.50 kg/ plant (9th year), fruit weight: 1.55 kg, pulp TSS: 36.85 0B, mucilage TSS 51.050B, acidity (0.35%) and vitamin C 19.80 mg/100 mg pulp. Pulp with highly centric locule arrangement. Late maturity (second fortnight to April) No major pest/ disease noticed under field conditions. Fruit ripens in 300 days from fruit set. Uses : Suitable for powder, slices and sharbat making and also table purpose.
17	Bael – CHESB-11	01	Thar Prakriti	Description of variety : It belongs to late maturing group (1st week of May). The fruit of this genotype are having good flavor and aroma and rich in antioxidants. It is having very attractive uniform fruit shape (round) and size with peculiar styler end cavity. Trait specific : Yield: 115.75 kg/plant (12th year) fruit weight 1.40 kg, fruit size 14.05 cm × 15.10 cm, fruit girth 44.10 cm, shell thickness 0.14 cm average number of seed60.23, total seed weight 17.40g, fibre weight 61.10 g, shell weight 190.60g, locules in cress section 14-17, TSS pulp 38.00⁰B, TSS mucilage 51.00⁰B, acidity (0.33%) and Vitamin C 22.30 mg/100g pulp.
18	Bael-CHESB-16	01	Thar Shivangi	Description of variety : It belongs to late maturing group (4st week of May). It is rich in total antioxidants activity (CUPRAC (micro MTE/g): 148.30. Drooping branches, semi-spreading growth, curved petals, identical tree appearance with shining leaves are its distinct character. Trait specific : Yield/plant is 109.15 kg in 11th year, fruit weight 1.45 kg, fruit size 15.50cm×12.87 cm, fruit girth 44.80 cm, shell thickness 1.9 mm, total number of seed 75.32, total seed weight 19.14g, fibre weight 55.00g, shell weight 190.21g, locules in cross section 15.50, pulp 70.50% TSS pulp 37.10⁰B, TSS mucilage 50.50⁰B, acidity (0.35%) and vitamin C 24.13 mg/100g pulp.
19	Acid Lime	01	Thar Vaibhav	Description of variety : Plant vigorous and spreading growth habit and develops loose crown with low density of spines. Dark green leaves colour and round fruit shape. Pulp light greenish and peel yellowish in colour, fruit has average 6-10 seeds/fruit, bearing in cluster and juicy as well as acidic nature. Fruit take ripens from fruit set 125-135 days in summer and 145-155 days in winter season. Fruit ripening period April- August, Sept. – Dec., Jan.- July and fruit has uniform size, shape with shelf life 9-11 days. Trait specific : Tree height: 3.56m. Yield: 45.85 kg/tree (5th year). Fruit weight: 42.57g. No. of fruits/tree:1425. Juice:48.98%. TSS:7.34 0Brix. Total sugar 5.85%, Reducing sugar 3.20%, non reducing sugar 2.38, Acidity 6.84%, Ascorbic acid 43-.45 mg/100g, Uses : It is suitable for processing purpose.
20	Custard apple	01	Thar Amrit	Description of variety : Plant having spreading growth habit with drooping branches and compact canopy. It is Precocious and regular bearer (start bearing in 2nd year), heavy yielder, fruits shape broadly cordate and golden yellow colour. Fruits emit strong aroma at full maturity, late maturing, fruit bearing occurs on lateral and terminal branches. Maturity: fruit ripens after 85-90 days from fruit set. Harvesting 1st fortnight of November.It is drought hardy and give stable economic yield during aberrant agro climatic conditions. Trait specific : Yield: 10.23 kg/plant (6th year) and 24.80 kg/plant (11th year) under rainfed semi-arid condition. Fruit weight: 320.12g. Pulp: 63.58%. Fruit shape: Broadly cordate. Fruit colour: Golden Yellow. TSS: 29.12 0Brix. Acidity: 0.33%. Total Sugar: 16.64%, reducing sugars: 14.40%. Ascorbic acid (45-50mg/100g). Minerals- phosphorous (38 mg/100g), potassium (38 mg/100g), calcium (218.21 mg/100g), magnesium (33.03 mg/100g), sodium (8.36 mg/100g) and iron (1.70 mg/100g). Fruits have shelf life of 4-6 days. Uses : It is used as table and processing purpose.
21	Wood apple	01	Thar Prabha	Description of variety : Plant has spreading growth habit with drooping branches and compact canopy. Precocious and regular bearer (start bearing in 4th year), heavy yielder, Fruits are rich in pectin and protein content. It is drought hardy and fruits emit strong pleasing aroma at full maturity. Late maturity group ( 3rd week of Dec.-Jan.), bunch bearing habit (3-7 fruits/ bunch) and fruit ripens after 275 days of fruit set. Trait specific : Yield:110.23 kg/plant (9th year) and 183.25 kg/plant (15th year). Fruit weight: 412.25g. Pulp: 58.37%. Fruit shape: round. Fruit colour: Greenish-dull white. TSS: 19.82 0Brix. Acidity: 04.23%, Total Sugar: 3.98%. Reducing sugars: 1.52%. Fruit pectin: 1.70%, Protein (pulp-19.23%, seed-24.86%), phosphorous: 0.09%. Potassium: 1.82%. Calcium: 0.39%. Zinc: 2.15 mg and iron: 16.90 mg. Uses : It is used as table and processing purpose.
22	Bael [Aegle marmelos Correa], CHESB-27	01	Thar Gauri	Description of variety : It is small in stature in growth. Spreading growth habit, compact canopy with small spines having very dark green leaf color. Fruit ripens in 320 days from fruit set. Late maturity (May) group and precocious in bearer. Cluster bearing, deep yellow color of fruit. Planting distance: 7m x 7m (204 plants/ha). Drought tolerant, average yield: 133.70 kg/plant & 272.75 q/ha (11th year), fruit weight: 1.37-1.45 kg, Pulp TSS: 42.50 0Brix. Fruit size: 14.31 cm x 13.33 cm, TSS mucilage 47.50 0Brix, Acidity (0.35%), Vitamin C: 23.07 mg/100g. Shelf life: 15-20 days after harvesting. Uses : Highly suitable for processing like powder, pickle, candy, slices sharbat and ayurvedic formulations.
23	Bael [Aegle marmelos Correa], CHESB-29	01	Thar Bhavya	Description of variety : Plant height: comparatively dwarf and semi-spreading in growth pattern. Compact canopy with small spines having small and very dark green leaf color. Fruit ripens in 280 days from fruit set. Mid maturity (April) precocious bearer. No major diseases and pests were noticed under rainfed conditions. Highly suitable for high density planting 5m x 5m distance (400 plants/ha). Drought tolerant, average yield: 97.18 kg/plant & 233.23 q/ha (7m x 7m spacing) (10th year), fruit weight: 0.65-0.78kg, fruit Size: 11.5 cm x 10.24 cm, Pulp TSS: 32.47-34.15 0Brix. TSS mucilage 49.50 0Brix, Acidity (0.33%), Vitamin C: 21.63 mg/100g. Shelf life: 10-15 days after harvesting. Uses : Highly suitable for Murabba, candy, TRS, ice cream, sharbat, slice and ayurvedic formulations. Roundish small size attractive fruit (0.72 kg/fruit) is suitable for nuclear family as per consumer preference.
24	Tamarind	01	Thar Rashmi	Description of variety : It is having dense crown of feathery foliage, evergreen trees, thick trunk and dropping branches. The leaflets close up at night. Upright growth habit, early, precocious, cluster bearer with curved pod and suitable for high density planting (5m x 5m). Fruit ripens in 290-320 days from fruit set and pods are in uniform in shape. No major diseases/pests were noticed during field conditions (pod borer incidence recorded 2-5 %). Drought tolerant and regular bearer, average yield/tree of fifteen year old: 107.23 kg, 167.27 q/ha. Planting Density (8m x 8m)-156 plants/ ha, fruit weight: 25.0 g, TSS: 70.20 degree brix, acidity 14%, total sugar 59.90%, Vitamin C 17.50 mg/100g, protein 3.30 mg/100g, calcium 177.72 mg/100g, magnesium 44.19 mg/100g, phosphorus 70.8 mg/100g. Uses : Suitable in pulp processing due to high acidity with high TSS content

Vegetables
S.No.	Crop	No. Of Varieties	Variety Identified	Characteristics	Variety image
1	Mateera	03	AHW-19	Medium-early maturing variety, produces 3.0-3.5 fruits per vine, flesh dark pink, solid (firm) with good eating quality and taste having 8.0 to 8.4% TSS. High yielder (460-500 q/ha) and tolerates high temperature.
			AHW -65	Very early maturing variety, produces 3-4 mature fruits per vine and gives yield of 375-400 q/ha. The flesh is delicious, pink, solid (firm) having 8.0-8.5 per cent TSS.
			Thar Manak	It is an improvement over AHW 19 for quality. Developed through selection from the local land races found in arid region. It is very early. First marketable harvesting 75-80 DAS. The yield potential is 50-80 tones/h a under arid conditions.
2	Kachri	02	AHK-119	Fruits are small, egg shaped weighing 50-60 g. Fruits are ready for picking in 68-70 days after sowing, 22 fruits per vine, and yields of 95-100 q/ha.
			AHK-200	The fruits are 100-120 g in weight, become ready for harvest in 65-67 days after sowing, bears about 20 fruits per vine, yield of 115-120 q/ha.
3	Kakdi	02	AHC-2	Very early maturing variety bearing uniform, medium long fruits. Fruit are light green skin without furrows. Harvesting of tender fruits can be done 8-12 days after fertilization for salad or for garnishing vegetables. Fruits become ready for harvest in 53-55 days after sowing and harvesting continues upto 95-110 days. Fruits weighing 275-300g are suitable for slicing when their length is 30-35 cm and diameter is 3.0-3.5 cm. The flesh is crisp textured. solid and 1.4-1.5 cm thick. About 12-15 tender fruits can be harvested giving a yield of 4 kg per vine and 175-202 q/ha under arid situations.
			AHC-13	Very early and highly productive variety with profuse hermaphrodite flowers. For slicing, the fruits can be harvested at very early stage (3-6 days after fertilization). First harvest can be obtained 50 days after sowing and harvesting continue upto 95-100 days. Continuous picking results in higher yield. About 20-25 fruits are borne per vine. The tender fruits weighing 75-110 g are harvested when the length is 5.5-7.0 can and diameters are 4.4-5.0 cm. The flesh is crispy and tasty which is about 1.0 cm in thickness. On an average 2.15 kg tender fruits can be harvested per vine giving a yield of 85-125 q/ha. The variety also has high heat tolerance.
4	Snapmelon	02	AHS- 10	Fruits can be harvested 68 days after sowing, fruits are oblong and medium in size (900 g), flesh whitish pink, sweet in taste having 4.5-5.0 per cent TSS. Bears 4.0-4.5 fruits vine each giving an yield of 225-230 q/ha under arid conditions.
			AHS- 82	Fruit harvest starts 67-70 days after sowing, each vine bears 4.5-5.0 fruits giving an yield of 245-250 q/ha. The flesh is light pink, sweet having 4.3-4.9 per cent TSS.
5	Khejri	02	Thar Shobha	High yielding and better quality variety. It has been recommended for uniform tender pod harvesting for vegetable use. A grafted khejri plant yields a harvest of about 4.25 kg tender pods (sangri) and 6 kg dry fodder per year.
			Thar Amruta	Average plant height: 3.81 m (6th Year), spreading: 3.62 m x 3.75 m. Harvesting: Budded plants group started economic sangri at 3-4 year age. Dehydrated pods rich in nutraceuitcal value and contains 50.2% carbohydrate, 17.2% protein, 1.8% fat, 23.7% crude fibre, 3.2% calcium, 0.4% phosphorus and 3.9% trace elements. Trait specific : Yield : Green po- 5.88-6.68 kg per plant (35.12 q/ha) at 7-8 year old plant), dry leaves- 6.72-8.23 kg per plant (37.37 q/ha), fuel wood- 9.23-11.25 kg/plant. Tender pods at marketable stage are light green, straight, roundish-flat and weight is 0.852 to 1.796 g. Tolerates extremes of high (50 OC) and low (-6 OC) temperature.
6	Bottle gourd	01	Thar Samridhi	High yield potential (3.82 – 5.82 kg/plant) under hot arid environment. Fruits weighing 450 – 700 g are ready for first harvesting after 50 to 55 days from sowing. The fruit yield potential is 240-300 q/ha.
7	Cluster bean	01	Thar Bhadavi	High yielding vareity. Pod yield poentital is 75 g/plant and 9.0 cluster/plant. Plant height is 65-70 cm. First harvest is 55-60 days after sowing. 65-125 q/ha.
8	Sword bean	01	Thar Mahi	The pod yield potential is 56.0 q/ha. First harvest 90-95 days after sowing. Pod yield is 1.73 kg/plant. In 40% pod yield is increasing through.
9	Indian bean	02	Thar Kartiki	Days to flowering, DAS is 70-75 after 5.94. First harvest is 90-95 DAS. Pod yield is 1.75 kg/plant and yield 110 q/ha.
			Thar Maghi	It is high yielding, stable and found to be the most potential for commercial cultivation. For first marketable harvesting, it took 90-95 days in comparison to AHDB-3 (95-100 days). Average pod yield 1.77 kg/plant and tender post yield is 113.25 q/ha.
10	Ridge gourd	01	Thar Karni	Profuse branching with vine length of 3.51 m. Long ovary (6.39 cm), fruit cylindrical with 10 shallow ridges and light green colour. Early in harvesting and take 51-55 days to first picking from sowing. Short internodes. Resistant to mosaic disease under field condition. Resistant to melon fruit fly under field condition. Its fruit set at high temperature during April-May under hot arid condition of Rajasthan. It is responsive to fertilizers (N, P 2O5 and K2O @ 80:60:60 kg.ha). Fibre content in fruits at edible stage is 1.4-1.6g/100g. Fruits are non-bitter and tender at edible stage. No. of branches/plant (5.90), vine length at last harvest (3.51m), fruit length (21.24 cm), fruit weight (95.74 g), fruit diameter (2.88 cm), number of marketable fruits/plant (21.03), fruit shape (Cylindrical), number of ridges/fruit (10 shallow ridges), fruit colou/r (light green). Fruit yield 150-160 q/ha
11	Pumpkin	01	Thar Kavi	Harvest stage: 80-85 days after sowing for green fruits and 110-120 days for ripe fruits. Fruit weight: 900g, Fruit shape: Flat round, Fruit colour: Dark green (Immature) & Yellowish (Mature), Color of pulp: Creamy white (Immature) & Organe (Mature), No. of fruit per plant: 8, Yield: 7-8 kg per plant, TSS: 8.5 0Brix, Acidity: 0.87 %, Carotene content: 2.36 mg/100g. Vine length: 2.14 m, moderately vigorous, drought tolerant, female flower produces at 12-13 node and anthesis at 43 days. Fruits are very small in size with yellowish spots over the fruit surface and greenish lines at floral end of the fruit. Plants are very compact and hence more plants population per ha can be accommodated. Moderately resistant to fruit fly, powdery mildew & pumpkin mosaic virus under field conditions. Suitable for culinary purpose
12	Drumstick	01	Thar Harsha	Fruit yield: 45-48 kg per plant, pod weight: 155.3g, Pod length: 1.06m, Protein content: 9.3 g, Vitamin C: 246 mg, Vitamin A content: 9783 IU. Plant height: 4.0 m, spread: 3.30m (E-W) and 3.90 m (N-S), Late maturing type (160-180 days after sowing), Flowering from Dec-Jan and harvesting from Apr-June. Straight green pods (1.0 m long) long pointed towards tip, drought hardy. Resistant to leaf eating caterpillar and moderately resistant to fruit fly under field condition, Tolerant to moisture and heat stress. Pods suitable for culinary purpose and leaves suitable for both vegetable and fodder purpose
13	Brinjal	01	Thar Rachit	Description of variety: It is stable and uniform for fruit quality, yield and morphological traits. It is very early (45 days after transplanting). It is unique for cultivation under limited rains (< 250 mm) with minimal irrigations adopting channel technology and better with drip irrigation. Plant height at 90 days 51.5-64.4 cm, Plants are short stature and semi-erect with purple hairy leaves. fruit oblong-round and dark purple colour. Fruits are small sized. It is suitable both for rainy-winter and spring-summer crop cultivation. Trait specific Harvest stage: 44.6-46.4 days tender fruits. Fruit weight: 39.8-46.2 g, Fruit shape: oblong-round, Fruit colour: dark purple. No. of fruit per plant: 79.5-92.3, Yield: 3.16-4.35 kg per plant and average yield 638.85 q/ha (58-73 tonnes/ha) under high temperature and abiotic stresses of hot arid environment. Uses : Suitable for culinary purpose.
14	Long melon	01	Thar Sheetal	Description of variety : Profuse branching with vine length 2.15-2.38 m at last fruit harvest. Ovary is long (3.5-3.8 cm). Bear light green coloured and tender fruits at edible stage. Early in harvesting and took 45-50 days in first harvesting from sowing. It is found to be moderately resistant against melon fruit fly. The fruit infestation varied from 29% to 30.67%. The sowing time is last week of December to first week of January under low tunnels and second fortnight of February in open field condition on drip irrigation system. Sowing should be done in rows made at 2.0-2.5 m and maintain 0.50-0.60 m distance from plant to plant. Application of 50-60 kg N, 60-80 kg P2O 5 and 50-60 kg K2O per hectare is recommended. Seed rate is 1.0-1.2 kg/ha. Fruits are free from bitterness. Major diseases such as Fusarium wilt, downy mildew, mosaic and Alternaria leaf blight have not been appeared under field condition during summer season. Fruit sets at high temperature (upto 42 0C) with mulching of Saccharum. Trait specific : Harvest stage: 45-50 days for tender fruits. Fruit weight: 79-85 g. Fruit length: 25-30 cm. Fruit colour: Light green. Fruits free from bitterness. No. of fruit/plant: 18-22. Yield: 132-142 q/ha. Uses : Suitable for culinary and salad purpose.
15	Ivy gourd	03	Thar Sundari	Description of variety : The AHIG-01 "Thar Sundari" is stable for sequential female flowering, fruiting and morphological traits. It is short-perennial (4-5 years), gynoecious and its vegetative propagated female plants producing good quality parthinocarpic fruits, and therefore, no male plant is needed for pollination. it required minimum water (250-300 mm) during kharif season and also better with drip technology. Plant continuing flowering even when temperature reached to maximum 48 0C however, slightly affecting the fruit size and shape. Trait specific: Yield: 2.96 kg/plant/season (268.5 q/ha). Fruit weight: 11.76-13.54 g. Plant height: 2.24-2.65 m (90 days) [Creeper type vine]. Fruit size: length 5.83-6.48 cm, diameter 1.84 cm. Fruit shape: Elongated-long, Days taken to harvest of tender fruits: 8. Earliness for flowering and took 50-55 days for first harvesting after re-sprouting of plants. Two crop harvested annually. (spring-summer, rainy-winter season). Tolerant to high temperature (36-38 0C and abiotic stress (tolerate dry climate 40-42 0 C). It is multiplied by cuttings and clonal propagated plants and a cycle of 4-5 years should be kept for maintenance. Uses : Used for vegetable.
			Thar Dipti	Adensely foliaged with dark green trilobed leaves, high yield potential during summer season. Shining dark green stripless unique fruit appearance, small medium size and pointed styler end fruits. It is also suitable for growing in backyard of home to get fruits round the year (maximum during August and minimum during January month) . No disease/serious pest incidence is found at field condition and tolerant to heat stress as well as drought under hot semi-arid conditions. Propagation through stem cuttings (10-12 cm long). Trait specific : Yield : 24.4 kg/plant and 19.92 t/ha. Maturity: 51-56 days after planting, Fruits/vine 1497, Mean fruit weight: 14.2 g, Fruit length: 5.2 cm. Fruit girth: 2.5 cm. Rich in vitamin C (51.4 mg/100g). TSS - 2.6%, Acidity -0.15% at edible/ tender stage. It is suitable for culinary purpose.
			Thar Sadabahar	This genotype responds well round the year in respect to flowering and fruit production under the hot semi-arid conditions. It is also suitable for growing in backyard of home to get fruits round the year. The attractive dark green shining colour fruits with discontinuous strips, round oblong fruit shape without neck under hot semi-arid conditions. Trait : The genotype is drought tolerant and suitable for round the year fruit production. The yield is 32.9kg/plant and yielding 26.86 t/ha, fruit weight 29.3g. The fruits are rich in vitamin-C (49.2 mg/100 g). Fruit attain harvestable stage at 54-60 days after planting of cuttings for culinary purpose. While, fruits mature in 43-52 days after pruning of the vine. Uses: Suitable for vegetable and culinary purpose.
16	Sponge gourd	01	Thar Tapish	Description of variety : Tolerant to high temperature and abiotic stresses of hot arid agro-climate as spring summer season crop. Moderate spreading vie type.It is short duration (110-115 days). The genotype recorded fruit-fly (14.32-22.222%) and viral infestation during October-November and thus prophylactic spraying is recommended in August and September months to control vectors. Days to first harvesting of tender fruits (49.252.4 DAS). Potential for kitchen gardening. It is suitable both for rainy and summer season cultivation. Trait specific : Yield: 1.3 kg/plant (146 q/ha), Fruit weight: 116 g. No. of fruits/plant: 11, Fruit size: 21.37 cm, diameter 3.42 cm. Plant are medium with 4.82-5.33 branches. Colour: green-dark green, Fruit size: long, Fruit shape: Straight, slightly curved neck in shave and have shining lusture. Vine length: 2.43-2.6m at 90 days of plant. It is multiple-stress tolerant/ heat tolerant variety. Uses : Fresh vegetable purpose
17	Palak	01	Thar Hariparna	Description of variety : The AHIG-01 "Thar Hariparna" producing excellent quality and bigger size tender leaves for fresh vegetable use. It is developed through use of regional diversity and for better quality marketable leaf yield during winter season. Higher early plant growth vigour and more number of pickings under north-western parts of Rajasthan. It is stable for consistent growth after picking of tender leaves. Good yield with limited irrigations (drip, channel). Trait specific : Yield: 3.45 kg/plot (2 x 2 m size), (128.48-235.84 q/ha) Colour: Light-green-dark green, Harvesting period: October-March, Size: length 11.53 cm, width 6.42 cm, weight: 1.785g. Plant height: 39.7 cm. Flowering period: March, Seed crop harvest period: Last week of April. Uses : For vegetable use.
18	Tomato	01	Thar Annant	Description of variety : The plants grow up to 160.2 cm (Indeterminate type), Highly vigorous growing, densely foliaged dark green leaves, 19.3 cm inflorescence length and distinguished by indeterminate plant habit, fruit size, fruit color and yield potential over parents. Medium maturity type. Moderate incidence of TCLV at field condition. No incidence of major pest at field condition. Spacing 90 x 90 cm and needs staking. It has 4.5% TSS, High flesh thickness and deep red colour with larger fruits. Suits for moisture and heat stress condition. Trait specific : Yield: 4.7 kg/ plant and 52-54 t/ha, Fruit weight: 124.4 g, Large fruit size (11.5 x 23.7 cm), Shape: Round, Color: Deep Red. No. of fruits/plant: 62, Lycopene content: 7.0 mg. Plant height: 160.2 cm. No. of branching: 15. Indeterminate type. Uses : Suitable for table and processing purpose.
19	Bottle Goard	01	Thar Avani	Earliness, dense foliage, more flesh and heavy yielder, Each plant produces about 24-32 female flowers and set harvestable sized fruits between 57-62 days after sowing. The fruits are round in shape, with 22.8cm in length and weight of each fruit layed between 750-860g. Each plant produces about 12.91 kg with per ha yield potential of 43.0 tones under semi-arid conditions. Least incidence of powdery mildew found at field level. Being vigorous growth habit, spacing of 2.0m x 1.5m has been found optimum for commercial cultivation. Seed rate is 1.0-1.5kg/ha. It can be grown in rainy and summer crop. Harvesting of fruits at green stage enhances the number of fruits per plant. Bottle gourds are infested with many pests and diseases. The main pest of bottle gourd is fruit fly, the adult flies make a sting on young immature fruit and lays the eggs. White coloured maggot’s starts developing inside the fruit. Hence placing bait to attract the adult flies is advisable to control them. Powdery mildew is the serious diseases affecting rainy season crop, while this genotype affected very less (5-10%) under semi arid condition of western India. Trait specific : The fruits are characterized with high flesh thickness, high TSS (8.1-8.7ᵒbrix), with attractive creamy white flesh colour. Average yield under normal conditions was found 12.0 kg/plant and yielding 39.9t/ha in a soil applied with 50:25:50g urea, SSP and MOP to each plant at 30days after sowing. Produces 16-20 fruits per plant and weighing about 700-800 g.
29	Dolichos bean	04	Thar Ganga	The plants have climbing growth habit and grow up to 4.5-4.7 m. needs support/stacking with bamboo iron pods for higher yield/commercial cultivation. Plant grows vigorously having dark green leaves with whitish flowers, long green slightly curved pod. The first harvest of fresh pods starts at 98 to 110 days after sowing. Higher yield potential and rich in anthocyanins and other antioxidants, moderately resistance to dolichos bean yellow mosaic virus disease under field conditions. Trait specific : Yield : 8-10 kg/plant and 68-72 t/ha. Pod weight: 15.2 g, Pod length: 17.5 cm, Pod girth: 5.21 cm, total of 800-1200 pod/plant, harvesting period: 98-110 days after sowing. Rich source of proteins (4.8g/100g), flavonoids (40.2 mg cat.equi/100g), -carotenes (12.8mg/100g), Vitamin C (7.2g/100g), antioxidants like total phenols (264.6 mg GAE/100g), and total antioxidants (345.5 mg AAE/100 g). It is suitable for vegetable purpose.
			Thar Ganga	The plants have climbing growth habit and grow up to 4.5-4.7 m. needs support/stacking with bamboo iron pods for higher yield/commercial cultivation. Plant grows vigorously having dark green leaves with whitish flowers, long green slightly curved pod. The first harvest of fresh pods starts at 98 to 110 days after sowing. Higher yield potential and rich in anthocyanins and other antioxidants, moderately resistance to dolichos bean yellow mosaic virus disease under field conditions. Trait specific : Yield : 8-10 kg/plant and 68-72 t/ha. Pod weight: 15.2 g, Pod length: 17.5 cm, Pod girth: 5.21 cm, total of 800-1200 pod/plant, harvesting period: 98-110 days after sowing. Rich source of proteins (4.8g/100g), flavonoids (40.2 mg cat.equi/100g), -carotenes (12.8mg/100g), Vitamin C (7.2g/100g), antioxidants like total phenols (264.6 mg GAE/100g), and total antioxidants (345.5 mg AAE/100 g). It is suitable for vegetable purpose.
			Thar Lakshmi	Pole type, long flat and medium green colour pods. Length of pod 14 cm, girth 5.5 cm and weight 10 g. First harvest of fresh pods start at 90-95 days after sowing. Total of 800-1240 pods/plant with on an average yield of 6.5-6.7 kg/plant and 45-50 t/ha. of fresh pods can be obtained under rainfed conditions. This genotype rich in proteins (4.2g/100g), vitamin C (8.8 mg/100g), beta carotene (11.8 mg/100g), flavonoids (36.2 mg cat.equi/100g) and total antioxidants (227.86 mg cat.equi/100g). It found moderately resistant to dolichos bean yellow mosaic virus disease under field conditions.
			Thar Vinaya	It has attractive long, light green colour pods. It is pole type with cluster bearing in nature and produces the pods in clusters. Pods are long (14 cm), girth (4.20 cm) with pod weight (8.5g). It takes 90-91 days for first flowering & 102-105 days after sowing for first harvest. Yield total of 1000-1265 fresh pods/ plant with yield 6.5-7.5 kg/plant and 50.5 t/ha. Nutritional value- proteins(4.2g/100g), Vitamin C (7.7 g/100g), beta carotene (7.2 mg/100g), total phenols (138.2 mg GAE/100g), & total antioxidant (158.65 mg AAE/100g). It is moderately resistant to dolichos bean yellow mosaic virus disease under field conditions.
30	Vegetable Cowpea	01	Thar Jyothi	The plant have short stature (bushy growth habit) and grow upto 50-56 cm height, photo insensitivity dark green leaves with dark green pods early flowering and maturing with heavy yielder.. Sowing time: Early June to end of July, Oct.-Nov. (Southern India), Feb.-March in north Indian plains, April-May in hills. Harvesting: 45 days after sowing Trait specific Yield:1.52-2.0 kg plant and 20-25 t/hectare. Pod length 23.5-26.5 cm, Pod girth 2.5 cm Pod weight 9.0-9.6 gm, pod maturity: 48-50 DAS. Pod shelf: long. Pod colour: dark green. Proteins: 4.56 g/100g. Total phenols: 2.43mg/lg. Total antioxidants activity: 14.0, micro moles trolox. equi./g. Vitamin-C: 55.8 mg/100g. Mosaic virus diseases: 1-5%, Rust diseases: 0-1%. Seed rate: 20-30 kg/ha. Uses: Suitable for vegetable purpose
31	Muskmelon	01	Thar Mahima	Profuse branching with short vine length (1.6-2.0 meter) at last fruit harvest. Leaf having deep lobing , Fruits are netted with sutures flesh colour is salmon orange. Early in harvesting and produced first harvest in 75-80 DAS with produced 4-5 fruits/vine. Long shelf life, moderately resistance against fruit fly under field condition and fruit infestation varied from 26.76 to 28.21 %. Sowing season is spring – summer (mid Feb. under open field condition last week of December to 1st Jan. under low tunnel). Yield: 193.7 q/ha. Fruit weight: 780-900 g. Fruit shape: round diameter (10.3 to 11.0 cm). Sex form: Andromonoecious. Flesh thickness: 2.8-3.2cm. Shelf life: 4-5 days at room temperature when harvested at colour turning stage of rind. TSS: 11.58-11.80%. Seed cavity: 4.27-5.58 cm. Seed rate:1.5-2.0 kg/ha. Suitable for Table fruit.
32	Watermelon (AHW/BR-37)	01	Thar Tripti	Round fruits weighing 2.4-3.6 kg with 11.2-12.28% TSS. It took 75-80 days for first picking of fruits after sowing. It is tolerant to high temperature conditions. Yield potential is 237.7-693.5 q/ ha in Zone VII. In Zone VII, AHW/BR-37 resulted 36.79% increase in yield in IET trials over Arka Manik (C) and 25.72% increase in pooled data of AVT-I and AVT-II over Arka Manik (C). Identified for release in Agro-climatic Zone VII (Semi-arid Lava Plateaux and Central High Lands) during 41st Annual Group Meeting of All India Coordinated Research Project on Vegetable Crops held at SKUAS&T, Srinagar, (Jammu and Kashmir) during 03-05 June, 2023.
33	Spine gourd	01	Thar Varsha	Vine grow upto 1.60 m with unlobed corbate leaves and required support for higher yield and better fruit quality. Fruits are attractive green colour, medium round shape, less seeded, very small and soft spine. 25-30 0C temperature is ideal for the growth and expression of spine gourd. Harvestable stage/Maturity: 71-79 days after planting (1st year) and 44-50 days (after onset of monsoon from 2nd year onwards). It is dioecious in nature, 2-3 seeds shown in one pocket/ stem cutting 15-20 cm length having 3-4 buds. Planting spacing 2m x 2m of stem cuttings. This genotype is suitable for fruit production during rainy season. Fruit borer incidence 0-5%. Mean fruit yield 1.6-2.8 kg/plant and 5.5 t/ha. Fruit are rich in Vitamin C 423.7 mg/100g. Ascorbic acid 423.7 mg/100g.
34	Moringa	01	Thar Tejas	It is dual purpose (pod and leaf). Medium dwarf genotypes. Pods colour is peculiar parrot green with liking of consumer and rich in micronutrient and antioxidant. Plant height: 2.74 m, pods per plant: 245, pod weight: 218 g with length 45-48 cm containing 9-10 seeds per pod. Planting spacing: 3 m x 3.5 m (952 plants/ha), Yield : 30.22 kg/plant & 306.85 q/ha. Nutritional value of pods rich in protein (18.0 mg/100g), Phosphorus (118.62 mg/100g), Calcium (1810.29 mg/100g), Iron (35.17 mg/100g), Zinc (13.20 mg/100g). The leaves of this genotypes rich in Ascorbic acid (502.57 mg), total phenols (9780.16 mg GAE/100g) and pods rich in antioxidants and activity. Uses: Table purpose.
35	Yardlong bean	03	Thar Surya	It is an anthocyanin rich (190-200mg/100g) genotype (pole type) having attractive long & dark purple red colour pods. It is an early flowering and early maturing genotype. It takes 35-36 days for first flowering and 44-46 days after sowing for first harvesting of fresh tender pods. The pods have 52.50cm length, 2.5cm girth and 23.0g pod weight. The total number of pods per plant varies 180-200 pods/plant with an average yield of 2.5 to 3.0 kg/plant & 30.2 t/ha of fresh pods and protein content (5.2mg/100g). Uses: Culinary purpose
			Thar Deeksha	It is an early flowering and early maturing genotype (Pole type) which has attractive long & light green colour pods. It takes 29-30days for first flowering and 36-38 days after sowing for first harvesting of fresh tender pods. The pods have 52.0-54.0cm length, 3.30cm girth and 28.0-30.0gpod weight. It bears 150-180 pods/plant with an average yield of 3.0 kg/plant & 38.15 t/ha of fresh pods and rich in proteins (5.8mg/100g). Uses: Culinary purpose
			Thar Prateeksha	It has attractive long light green colour pods. It is an early flowering (38-40 days) and early maturing (45-48 days) genotype with 66.00 cmpod length, 3.4 cm girth and 32.0gpod weight. It bears 120-150 pods/plant with an average yield of 3.0kg/plant & 35.2 t/ha of fresh pods and rich in proteins (6.0mg/100g).It moderately resistant to cowpea mosaic virus disease under field conditions.