High yielding hybrids are developed for
Earliness
Determinate and indeterminate plant types
Red-to-dark red fruit color
Minimum two nuts per pod
Medium to high lycopene content
Diverse fruit shapes with heat tolerance
Wide adaptability
Resistance to tomato leaf curl virus (TLCV), bacterial wilt, spotted wilt, tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), early and late blights
The pish and valencia types popularly called as "Bunch" grow erect, possess light green foliage and produce pods in clusted at the base of the plant.
Firm fruits with extended shelf life suitable for long distance transport
High pulp content and TSS to suit processing requirements
Special features
Longer storage life
Resistance to wilt
Resistance against root knot nematode
Resistance to tobacco leaf curl virus