Drought Resistant Varieties of Crops

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Drought Resistant Varieties of Crops

Drought resistant crop varieties, also known as drought-tolerant or drought-resistant cultivars, are agricultural plant varieties that have been specifically cultivated to survive in areas with restricted water availability. These types have been developed or genetically modified to be more resistant to water scarcity, making them extremely valuable in drought-prone or water-stressed areas. These types often have deeper root systems, lower water requirements, and improved water-use efficiency.

One of the most important advantages of drought-resistant crop types is their potential to maintain food security in areas with inconsistent or insufficient rainfall. These genotypes can assist maintain steady agricultural production and avert food shortages during drought periods by lowering crop vulnerability to water shortages. Furthermore, they can help with water conservation by requiring less irrigation, which decreases the demand on water supplies and makes agriculture more sustainable.

Crop Name	Varieties
Millet	MH-179, RHB-90, WCC-75, RCB-911, RCB-2
Sorghum	CSH-146, CSH-6 (Highest drought tolerant), SPV-96, Raj Chari-2
Sesame	RT-127, RT-46, RT-123, RT-125, TC-25, Partap.
Ground Nut	GG-2, AK-12-24.
Soyabean	NRC-37, JS-335.
Mustard	RH-30, Pusa Bold, Durgamani, Arawali, Varuna, Bio-902 (Pusa Jay Kisan),
Check Pea	Partap Chana-1, Dahod Yallow, RSG-2.
Wheat	D-134, Mukta, Sujata, Jobner-666.
Maize	Sankul Ageti-76, Pusa Hybrid-1, Pusa Hybrid-2, Ganga-2, Ganga-5, Sathi
Cluster Bean	Durgapura Safed, Durgapura Jai, RGC-936.
Green Gram	K-851, Pusa Besakhi, RMG-62.
Moth Bean	Jadia, Jawala, RMO-40, IPCMO-880.
Pigeon Pea	Prabhat, T-21.
Black Gram	T-9, Barkha, Krishna.
Cow Pea	C-152, FSH-68.
Linseed	RL-102-71, Chambal.
Barley	RD-31
Taramira	RMT-2, T-27.
Castor	Aruna