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IIHR develops Arka Shakti root stock for watermelon
Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The area under watermelon cultivation in Karnataka reduced from 12,000 hectares in 2014 to 1,300 hectares in 2024.
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- The Hindu
The article emphasizes the potential benefits of the Arka Shakti root stock for Indian watermelon farmers, highlighting its ability to combat GSB disease and increase profitability despite a slight increase in cultivation cost.
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