1.FB(c)-1

• This is a composite strain of D.floribunda.
• This has been released for commercial cultivation.
• This is a vigorous growing strain relatively free from diseases..
• This has a diosgenin content of 3 to 3.5 per cent.
• It is suitable for cultivation around Bangalore and Coorg (Karnataka), Goa, Assam, Maghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andaman.

2. Arka Upkar

• This is a high yielding clone released recently.
• The plants are very vigorous with a stout, robust vine, bearing broad dark green leaves.
• The tuber branches are thick, broad and deep.
• It has a higher diosgenin content of 3.5 to 4.0 percent.

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