Soybean KDS 726 Phule Sangam Certified Seeds

Soybean Variety: KDS 726 (Phule Sangam)

1. Released By: Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, Maharashtra

2. Year of Release: 2013

3. Recommended Zone: Suitable for Kharif season in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat – Central Zone

4. Duration: 90–95 days (early maturing variety)

5. Plant Type: Semi-determinate

6. Height: Medium tall (around 40–60 cm)

7. Seed Color: Yellow with a dull luster

8. Seed Size: Medium to bold

9. 100 Seed Weight: ~11–13 grams

10. Oil Content: 19–20%

11. Protein Content: ~40%

12. Yield Potential:

    • Grain Yield: 20–25 quintals/ha under normal conditions

13. Resistance:

    • Moderately resistant to major diseases like yellow mosaic virus (YMV) and bacterial pustule

    • Tolerant to lodging

14. Special Features:

    • Early maturity allows for timely sowing of rabi crops after harvest

    • Suitable for intercropping systems

    • Good adaptability in rainfed conditions