Species and Cultivars

Species and Cultivars

    • There is no named variety and lot of variation exists in this fruit. However, local types at several places are superior. A large fruited local types in Gujarat is known as ‘Paras’. The most common cultivars grown are
      1. Ra Jamun – The fruit length from 2.5 – 3.0 cm. and dia. 1.5 – 2.0 cm. with oblong shape, deep purple or bluish black in colour, with light pink or greyish pulp which is juicy and sweet.
      2. Other strains are
        • NDUA & T – Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology – Faizabad – Fruit weight is more and high pulp: Seed ratio
        • Gujarat Agriculture University – Paras
        • PKV – 15, 4, 14 and 13.
        • Konkan Krishi Vidyapeet – Seedless
        • KJS – 20 – KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi

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