IPL 220 is a biofortified lentil variety developed by the ICAR – Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur.

Key Characteristics & Description

·Year of Release: 2018 (CVRC - Central Variety Release Committee)

·Type: Biofortified variety naturally bred for high micronutrient density

·Nutritional Profile:

oHigh Iron (approx. 65–73 ppm)

oHigh Zinc (approx. 51 ppm)

oContains Selenium (Se) and low phytic acid

·Yield Potential: 15–20 quintals per hectare (or ~13.0–13.8 q/ha under certain rainfed/field conditions)

·Maturity Duration: 120–125 days

·Seed Characteristics: Brown seed coat with orange cotyledons, small-seeded size (approx. 2.4 g per 100-seed weight)

·Disease Resistance: High resistance to rust, fusarium wilt, and stemphylium blight

·Recommended Cultivation Area: North East Plain Zone (NEPZ), including eastern regions like Bihar, Eastern U.P., West Bengal, and Assam

·Growing Conditions: Well-suited for rainfed conditions and rice fallow areas

⚠️ Caution: DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR OIL PURPOSE. Seeds are intended for sowing purposes only.