MDU. 1 (1979):

• It is a pure line selection from kallampatti local.
  
  
• Fruits are round with large sizeeach weighing about 200-250g;bright purple in colour with less seed content.
  
  
• Yields about 30 tonnes/ha in a crop duration of 140 days.
  
  
• Preferred in Madurai and Trichy districts.
  

PKM . 1(1984):

• It is an induced mutant of a local type (Puzhuthikathiri).
  
  
• Fruits are small with green stripes.
  
  
• Yields about 35 tonnes/ha in a crop duration of 150-155 days.
  
  
• Adapted to rainfed condition.