Pusa Arhar-16 reaches a maximum height of only 4 feet during its peak period of maturity whereas other varieties grow up to almost 8 feet. This makes it suitable for combined harvesting, replacing the need for manual labourers for harvesting and threshing. Traditional varieties increase the cost of cultivation and also have a higher chance of getting damaged by untimely rains as they require more manpower and time.
Pusa Arhar-16 also allows effective spraying of insecticides, even with Knapsack sprayer, due to its intensive canopy and semi-dwarf height. Most varieties of pulses are vulnerable to pests like spotted pod borer (Maruca) or blister beetle and controlling them before bud initiation stage is crucial to realise the full yield of the crop.
According to sources in IARI, Pusa Arhar-16 has also surpassed all its predecessors in the hedonic scale, which measures the flavour, texture, and aroma of a crop variety. This type of arhar is also eco-friendly as its cooking time is 5-6 minutes lesser than the current varieties, effectively contributing to fuel conservation
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