New Nutrient Rich Crop & Vegetable Varieties

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) with support from the Promotion of University Research & Scientific Excellence (PURSE) grant provided by the Department of Science has developed a variety of crops and vegetables which are rich in nutrients. The nutrient rich crops shortlisted for commercialization are:

  • PAU 1 Chapatti with low polyphenols & outstanding processing qualities.
  • 2 carotene rich cherry tomato varieties called Punjab Sona & Punjab Kesar.
  • 2 anthocyanin rich Brinjal varieties called Punjab Raunak & Punjab Bharpoor with antioxidant properties.