Goa
Goa
Goa-1 was developed and released from ICAR Research Complex, Goa in 1999. It is the first cashew variety released from the state of Goa. It is a selection from accession Balli-2 which is originated from a tree located in Balli village of Quepem taluk of Goa. The average yield of Goa-1 is 7.0 kg/tree with nut weight of 7.6 g (range : 7.3 – 7.9 g) and the shelling percentage of 30.0 (range : 28.9 – 31.0%). Kernel weight is 2.2 g. The kernel grade is W 210. Apple colour is yellow and with average weight of 66.7 g and with average juice content of 68.0%. It is recommended to the state of Goa.
Goa-2 was developed and released from ICAR Research Complex, Goa in 2007. It is a selection from Ela village of Tiswadi taluk of North Goa District. The average yield of Goa-2 is 5.5 kg/tree with nut weight of 9.4 g (range : 9.2 – 9.6 g) and the shelling percentage of 29.25. Kernel weight is 2.3 g. The kernel grade is W 210. Apple colour is yellowish orange with cylindrical shape and with average weight of 105 g. Juice content ranges from 68.0 – 72.0 per cent. It is recommended to the state of Goa.