BGS-9 (Somnath) is a high-yielding green gram variety released by the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Raichur, in 2014, specifically for Karnataka. It matures in 65–68 days, features bold seeds, and is moderately resistant to powdery mildew, yielding roughly 12-13 quintals/hectare. It is widely used in Northern Karnataka to replace older, lower-yielding varietie