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brown sarson

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa ssp. sarson

Family: Brassicaceae

Category: Dicot

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Brown Sarson: An Overview

Brown sarson is an oilseed crop belonging to the rapeseed-mustard group, often cultivated in the Indian subcontinent. This plant is also used for vinegar production and in various agricultural applications.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the use of endosulfan on Brown Sarson crops, a pesticide that may be harmful if ingested.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Brassica rapa L.
  • Common Names: Brown sarson, Indian Rape, Rai (sometimes)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Brassicaceae
  • Species: Brassica rapa
  • Varieties/Subspecies:
    • Brassica rapa L. ssp. oleifera var. brown sarson
    • Brassica rapa var. brown sarson
  • Synonyms/Related terms:
    • Rape seed mustard

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily grown in the Indian subcontinent, including:
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • North-eastern States
    • Orissa
    • Eastern Pradesh
    • Kashmir Valley (temperate conditions)
  • Also found in East Afghanistan and adjoining regions of the Indian subcontinent.
  • Other varieties of Sarson (yellow) are found in:
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • U.P.
    • W.B.
    • North India

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Maturity period: 100-235 days.
  • Absence of an abscission layer in the region of attachment of the siliqua valve to the replum.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Susceptible to various insect pests, with studies focusing on bio-ecological management strategies.
  • Leaf leachates from young and old leaves are studied for interactions with pathogens.

Additional Information

  • Used in agricultural research projects (Krishi Vigyan Kendras) and breeding programs to improve yield, oil content, and disease resistance.
  • Cultivars such as Shalimar sarson-1 and KBS-3 are specifically mentioned.
  • Used to produce Sarson's Brown Malt Vinegar through a traditional process.

Quirky Facts

  • Brown sarson varieties can be self-compatible or self-incompatible, affecting breeding strategies.
  • Radiation-induced variability has been used to improve brown sarson crops.