Fruits are an important part of our daily nutrition. Whether it’s bananas to start the day or mangoes in peak summer, we enjoy fruits differently with each season. Now, to make your fruit bowl even more amazing, the authorities have planned to register and patent two new jamun varieties in Karnataka. Read on to know more.
Two New Jamun Varieties
According to The New Indian Express, the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) — Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) has developed two new varieties of India’s favourite fruit—jamun. They will soon register and patent these varieties. On the other side, a farmer from Bengaluru, NC Patel, has developed three new jamum varieties on his land.
The principal scientist at ICAR-IIHR, Dr. G. Karunakaran, has stated that one of the new jamun varieties is known as Jamun Nerantara. This variety came into notice at a farm near Pavagada. As there is only one tree each producing these jamun varieties, it’s legally protected under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA).
However, the other variety by IIHR is still unnamed and is temporarily called IIHR-JI. This unique jamun is big and weighs over 23–24 grams. As per scientists, it is the largest jamun variety and also less astringent in taste.
Jamuns In Karnataka
The New Indian Express reported that Karnataka is famous for various jamun varieties, and one of them is the Dupdal variety from north Karnataka. Moreover, it is also known for Siddamani Jamun, which is also popularly known as Chintamani Jamun, and two different jamun varieties come from the Bagalkot region.
Along with Karnataka, the other states known for a large production of jamuns are Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. NC Patel, who has been working to introduce new varieties of jamun to India, started experimenting with new jamun varieties in 2005 and has developed three varieties over the years. They are Patel Jumbo, Patel Samrudhi, and Patel Akal.
With these new varieties, Indians will soon get to enjoy the new taste, and we definitely can’t wait for it.
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