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yellow sarson
Scientific Name: Brassica rapa var. trilocularis
Family: Brassicaceae
Category: Dicot
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Yellow Sarson (Brassica rapa var. trilocularis)
Yellow Sarson is a variety of rapeseed-mustard commonly cultivated in certain regions of India. It's known for its yellow seeds and oil, and has been the subject of agricultural research aimed at improving its yield and resilience.
Common Names
- Yellow Sarson
- Yellow Mustard Seed
- Indian Colza
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brassica rapa L. var. trilocularis (Roxb.) Kitam.
- Family: Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae)
- Synonyms: B. campestris rapa (Note: This is listed as a synonym, but B. rapa is the currently accepted scientific name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Yellow Sarson is primarily grown in India, specifically in Assam, Bihar, North-eastern states, Orissa, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
- It is often preferred in low-rainfall areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The seeds are approximately 3 mm in diameter and range in color from yellowish to blackish yellow.
- Yellow Sarson matures relatively quickly, with a typical period of 120-155 days.
Quirky Facts
- While there are approximately forty different varieties of mustard, the yellow seeded varieties often return lower yields than brown and black seeded counterparts.
Additional Information
- Yellow Sarson oil can be converted for various uses.
- It is susceptible to diseases such as downey mildew and Alternaria blight.