Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Nagaland University Unveils High-Yield Ginger Variety
Scientists in Nagaland have created a new kind of ginger that grows faster and tastes better than other types.
This new ginger can help farmers make more money and provide better food for people to eat.
Nagaland University researchers developed a new ginger variety, SAS-KEVU.
SAS-KEVU offers superior yield, dry matter recovery, and culinary quality.
It was developed after nearly a decade of scientific evaluation and testing.
The variety was formally notified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
SAS-KEVU outperforms the national check variety by more than nine per cent.
- Who
- Nagaland University researchers led by Prof CS Maiti and Dr Grace-li I Yepthomi
- What
- Developed a new ginger variety, SAS-KEVU
- When
- After nearly a decade of research
- Where
- Nagaland University and seven All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) centres in India
- Why
- To improve ginger yield, quality, and farmer income
- Yield Potential
- 17.21 tonnes per hectare
- Dry Recovery Rate
- 21.95 per cent
- Flesh Color
- Lemon-yellow
- Fibre Content
- Significantly lower
- Notification Date
- September 2, 2025