RAGI TNAU
 

I am living in Coimbatore and interested in the field of agriculture planning to join Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU). Will you please provide details and specifications about Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU) Ragi also provide institute address and contact details?

Re: RAGI TNAU
 

Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU) is an agricultural university which offers UG, PG and Research courses in its educational module.

Ragi / Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) details:

PARTICULARS OF RAGI STRAINS

PARTICULARS CO 9 CO 13 CO (Ra) 14
Parentage EX 4336 x PLR 1 CO 7 X TAH 107 Malawi 1305 x CO 13
Duration (days) 100-105 95 - 100 105-110
Season
Rainfed/ Irrigated Both Both Both
Grain yield kg/ha
Irrigated 4500 3600 2892
Rainfed 3100 2300 2794
Straw yield kg/ha
Irrigated 8000 10000 8113
Rainfed 6500 7500 8503
Stem Erect Erect Erect
Height (cm) 75-80 85 - 90 115-120
Tillers 8-May 5-Mar 9-Aug
Days to 50% flowering 65-70 55 - 60 72
Ear size and shape incurved fingers Open top curved
Fingers 9-Aug 10 –17 12-Sep
Ear length (cm) 8 10-Aug 12-Oct
Grain colour White Light Brown Brown
1000 grain wt (g) 2.7 1.7 3.1

Contact:

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Lawley Road
Coimbatore 641003
+91 422 6611200