%0 Journal Article
%@ 0970-6380
%A Saxena, K B
%A Singh, I P
%A Bohra, A
%A Singh, B B
%D 2015
%F icrisat:9800
%I Indian Society of Pulses Research and Development
%J Journal of Food Legumes
%K Breeding strategies, Hybrids, Pigeonpea, Pigeonpea hybrids
%N 03
%P 190-198
%T Strategies for breeding, production and promotion of pigeonpea hybrids in India
%U http://oar.icrisat.org/9800/
%V 28
%X With the release of GTH-1 the world’s first CMS hybrid in  pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.], the breeding of  hybrids in this important pulse crop has become a reality. At present three early duration pigeonpea hybrids with yield advantage of >30% have been identified/released in India.This has been possible due to breeders’ success in developing stable cytoplsmic nuclear male sterility (CMS) system and selection of stable restorers. The large-scale hybrid seed production is facilitated by insect-aided natural out-crossing and hybrid yields of 1000-1500 kg /ha have been harvested by the growers. To sustain this breakthrough in pigeonpea it is necessary to identify, evaluate and maintain the perfect CMS line (A and B lines) along with good restorers on a regular basis. In this paper, an attempt has been made to consolidate strategies related to the development of new hybrids, their seed production technology and promotion in the country.