Question

    First hybrid of Pigeon Pea is:

    A ICPH-1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B CSH-1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ICPH-8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D CSH-8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ICPH 8, the world's first pigeonpea hybrid, was released jointly by ICRISAT and ICAR in 1991. The hybrid yields 25-30% more than pure line cultivars in farmers' fields.

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