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This document summarizes a new turmeric variety called IISR Pragati developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research. IISR Pragati is a high yielding, short duration variety that takes only 180 days to harvest. It has average yields of 38 tons/hectare, 30-34% higher than other national and local varieties. IISR Pragati also has stable and high curcumin content of 5.02% across locations. The new variety is suitable for cultivation in several Indian states and was identified for release in 2016.

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