TNPSC Thervupettagam

Arka Shubha variety

February 22 , 2021 1403 days 868 0
  • The Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) has developed a new marigold variety called Arka Shubha.
  • It is known to have the highest carotene content of 2.8%.
  • Thus, these marigolds hold value even if spoiled due to the extraction of crude carotene.
  • Crude carotene is often in high demand in the pharmaceutical sector.
  • This marigold variety can also be used in poultry sector as feed for getting quality yolk.

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