Co 3 A New Strain of Varagu (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.) For Rainfed Areas

PS 175, a selection from a Georgeon variety recorded a mean yield increase of 62,7 per cent over Co. 2 registering a grain yield of 2610 kg/ha under research station condi-tions. In the district trials this selection excelled Co. 2 by 18,3 per cent recording a hectare vield of 1196 kg/ha. It matured in 120 days and was earlier to Co. 2 by 20 days. Unlika Co. 2 this was alen found to be highly tolerant to head smut. By virtue of its early maturity, high yield potentiel and tolerance to amut, the selection PS 175 was released as a new strain Co. 3.