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Kufri Neelkanth: A new antioxidant rich potato variety developed by ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla

Kufri Neelkanth is a new table purpose medium maturing specialty potato cultivar released for North Indian plains. It is rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins > 100µg/100g fresh wt. & carotenoids~200 µg/100g fresh wt.) and the average yield of the hybrid is 35-38 t/ha. The tubers of the hybrid are dark purple black, ovoid in shape with medium deep eyes, cream flesh, good storability, medium dry matter (18%) and medium dormancy with excellent flavour. The tubers are easy to cook, free from after cooking discolouration and have mealy texture.

Kufri Neelkanth has out-preformed popular varieties namely Kufri Lalit, Kufri Lalima and Kufri Sindhuri. The variety is fertilizer responsive and capable of yielding 35–38 t/ha under optimum agronomical practices.

Potatoes are often misconceived as carbohydrate rich junk food, inferior food therefore, enrichment of potatoes by bio-fortification with antioxidants as in this case shall certainly establish its nutritional significance and popularity among the consumers. We have 200 quintals of the same and can be contacted on 7008527482

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