IISR Chandra is a high-yielding variety of black pepper developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research . This variety is known for its long spike, compact setting, and bold berries, as well as its ability to yield 7.5 kg of pepper per vine. IISR Chandra is also considered a stable-yielding variety and performs well under high altitude, rainfed conditions.
Conventionally, new pepper varieties are created by crossing two existing varieties. However, IISR employed a different approach in the development of IISR Chandra. Initially, the varieties Cholamundi and Thommankodi were crossed to produce a hybrid variety. Subsequently, this hybrid was crossed with Thommankodi to retainall the desired parental traits.
The ‘IISR Chandra’ variety has a long spike, compact setting, and bold berries. It also showed optimal spike intensity greater than than of other existing varieties and can yield 7.5 kg pepper per vine.
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High Yield:
IISR Chandra is known for its high yield potential, with the potential to produce 7.5 kg of pepper per vine.
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Stable Yield:
It is a stable-yielding variety, meaning it consistently produces good yields year after year.
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Adaptability:
It performs well under various climatic conditions, including high-altitude, rainfed conditions.
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Disease Tolerance:
IISR Chandra is also field-tolerant to Phytophthora foot rot, a common disease in pepper cultivation.
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Long Spike, Compact Setting, Bold Berries:
The variety is characterized by its long spike, compact setting, and bold berries.
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Optimal Spike Intensity:
It exhibits optimal spike intensity compared to other existing varieties.
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