Question: Parent of Arka Kanchan grape are (RJ AAO 2018)
Options:
Anab-e-Shahi x Queen of Vineyard
Black Champa x Thompson Seedless
Bangalore Blue x Black Champa
Angur Kalan x Black Champa
✅Explanation:
Arka Kanchan is a popular grape variety developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bangalore.
Arka Kanchan is a popular grape variety developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bangalore.
• Parentage:
Arka Kanchan = Anab-e-Shahi x Queen of Vineyard
• Characteristics of Arka Kanchan:
-High yield (20-25 tons/acre)
-Large, oval-shaped berries
-Pink-red color
-Sweet and juicy (TSS: 22-25°Brix)
-Suitable for fresh consumption, wine, and raisin production
-Resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew