Phule Purna (JLT-408-2)
Sesame(Sesamum indicum)
90 days to maturity
A high-yielding white bold-seeded sesame variety (culture JLT-408-2) released for Maharashtra by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, developed from the cross JLT-26 x KMR 90. It recorded about 752 kg/ha across multilocation trials (a 22% increase over check JLT-408).
Visual Characteristics
White, bold seeds.
Growing Tips
Recommended for summer-season cultivation in Maharashtra; recorded about 752 kg/ha across multilocation trials, a 22% increase over check JLT-408 (and 14% over TKG-22, 12% over AKT-101), with oil content averaging ~49%.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Reported resistant to cercospora leaf spot, alternaria leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.