Correct option is B
Agrifound Dark Red is the variety of onion that is
most suitable for Kharif season cultivation in India.
Key Points:
·
Agrifound Dark Red:
· Developed by
National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF).
· It is specifically adapted for
Kharif season planting (June–July sowing) under
rainfed or irrigated conditions.
· The bulbs are:
·
Dark red in color.
·
Globular to flat-globular in shape.
·
Medium to large in size with a
shiny appearance.
· It exhibits
good storage qualities compared to many other Kharif varieties.
· Kharif cultivation requires varieties that can tolerate
high rainfall,
humidity, and
disease pressures during the growing period, which Agrifound Dark Red handles better.
Other Options Explained:
·
(a) Agrifound Light Red: Best suited for
Rabi season (winter crop).
·
(c) Pusa Red: Primarily recommended for
Rabi season, not suitable for rainy (Kharif) season.
·
(d) Pusa Ratnar: Developed for specific conditions, but not the most preferred variety for Kharif onion farming.