FIDA-22: A High-Yielding Groundnut Variety with Unique Seed Color and Enhanced Oil Content for Rainfed Environments of Punjab, Pakistan

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Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oilseed crop of Pakistan, particularly in rainfed regions where productivity remains low due to environmental constraints and lack of improved cultivars. To address this gap, a new groundnut variety, Fida-22 (13CG002), was developed at Barani Agricultural Research Institute, Chakwal through hybridization (Golden × 02CG005). The candidate line was evaluated from 2013 to 2021 in multiple yield trials including Preliminary, Station, Regular, Advanced, Micro, and National Uniform Yield Trials across diverse locations. Fida-22 exhibited superior performance with an overall mean yield of 2673.97 kg ha⁻¹, showing 9.98–20.76% yield advantage over standard checks. It also showed higher oil content (53.81%), improved shelling percentage, and tolerance to Cercospora leaf spot disease. Its maturity (155–172 days) makes it suitable for rainfed cropping systems to cope with erratic rainfall pattern. Based on its consistent performance and adaptability, Fida-22 is recommended for cultivation in rainfed areas of Punjab.

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