The promising strain RBN-03052 is an outcome of hybridization (KS-75 x Rainbow) and selected through pedigree method
of selection since 1998-99. Homozygous progenies of pedigree number F6-6052 were bulked in 2003-04 for yield evaluation.
Its performance was evaluated through station, zonal, micro yield trials and National Uniform Rapeseed Yield Trials. RBN03052 has proved its worth in all yield trials and its performance is better than all the existing cultivated varieties. Its
maximum potential of 2833 kg/ha was achieved in 2005-06 at Oilseeds Research Station, Khanpur. It produced 33.96%
higher yield in micro yield trials carried during 2006-07. Similarly, its yield surpassed the checks with 2.80% and 10.27% in
National Uniform Rapeseed Yield Trials carried out during 2006-07 to 2007-08 respectively. The new strain showed
tolerance against insect pests and diseases specially Alternaria blight, Powdery mildew, Downy mildew and White rust.
Agronomic studies revealed that this variety fits in a better way with the existing agronomic package of technology. The new
strain RBN-03052 named as Punjab Sarson is first canola version variety developed locally and is released for commercial
cultivation in both irrigated and barani regions of the Punjab.
Makhdoom Hussain, Muhammad Shafique Tahir, Muhammad Sharif, Tahira, Tariq Mahmood. (2011) Punjab Sarson: An Introduction Of New Canola Version High Yielding Variety Released For General Cultivation In The Punjab, , Volume-48, Issue-4.
