Description

🍅 Manuprabha is a high-yielding, bacterial wilt–resistant tomato variety developed by Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). It’s especially suited for cultivation in Kerala’s climate and has gained popularity for its resilience and fruit quality.

Here are some key features of Manuprabha:

• Fruit type: Round, medium-sized fruits with high fruit weight
• Disease resistance: Strong resistance to bacterial wilt, a major tomato disease in tropical regions
• Yield potential: Known for high productivity under Kerala conditions
• Growth habit: Suitable for open-field cultivation and protected environments like rain shelters
• Breeding background: Selected for tolerance to high temperatures and improved pollination efficiency

It’s part of a series of tomato varieties released by KAU, including others like Manulakshmi and Vellayani Vijay, each tailored for specific growing conditions and disease resistance profiles3.