Arka Abhay
Developed by interspecific hybridization of (Abelmoschusesculentus XA. manihotspptetraphyllus var.)tetraphyllus followed by back cross method of breeding. Fruits lush green, tender and long. Fruits free from spines having delicate aroma. Good keeping and cooking qualities. Field tolerant to yellow vein mosaic virus (YVMV). Yield 18 t/ha.
Arka Vikram
Hybrid developed by crossing the inbreds, IIHR-6-1-1 x IIHR-53-1-3. Early flowering hybrid (46 days for first picking), green, long, tender fruits, excellent cooking quality, nutritionally rich in antioxidant activity and minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, zinc and manganese. Yields 34.0 t/ha in 120-135 days.
Arka Prasan
Open pollinated variety developed by inbred selection from the segregating germplasm, IIHR-53. Early variety (42-45 days for first picking), green, long, tender fruits, excellent cooking quality, nutritionally rich in antioxidant activity and minerals like phosphorus, Calcium and zinc. Yields 26.0 t/ha in 120-135 days.
Arka Sumeet
Developed by pedigree method of breeding between IIHR-54 X IIHR-18 followed by selection. Lush green and tender long fruits (50-65 cm) with prominent ridges and delicate aroma. Good transport and cooking qualities. Yield 50 t/ha
Arka Harit
Pure line selection from IIHR-4. Fruits spindle shaped, glossy green skin colour without tubercles. Medium-sized fruits, Thick flesh, moderate bitterness, with less seeds. Yield 12 t/ha.
Arka Sujat
Developed by pedigree method of breeding between IIHR-54 X IIHR-18 followed by selection. Lush green and tender, medium long (35-45 cm) fruits with prominent ridges and delicate aroma. Good transport and cooking qualities. Yield 53 t/ha.
Arka Bahar
Pure line selection from IIHR-20A. Fruits medium long, straight without crookneck. Light green shining fruit skin when tender (1 kg). Tolerant to blossom end rot. Yield 40-45 t/ha.
Patty Pan
An introduction from USA. White, disc shaped fruits with notches along the margin. Fruit weight 350-400g. Duration 75-80 days. Yield 55 t/ha.
Arka Chandan
Pure line method of selection from IIHR-105. Fruit round with pressed blossom end. Rind colour green with white patches when immature which turns to light brown colour with self-colored patches on maturity. Thick orange flesh, solid cavity. Fruit weight 2-3 kg. Rich in carotene (3333 IU). Yield 33 t/ha.
Arka Suryamukhi
Pure line method of selection from IIHR-79. Fruits round with pressed ends. Rind colour orange red with white stripes when mature. Fruit stalk round with flared ends. Average fruit weight 1 kg. Resistant to fruit fly. Yield 34 t/ha.
