Barimasur-5

Barimasur -5 was released in 2006 for stable and high yield with combined resistant to rust and stemphylium blight. Barimasur-5 was developed from the cross ILL-2501 x      ILL-7616 made at ICARDA, Syria specifically for Bangladesh. The variety produces an average yield of 2100 kg/ha. The leaves are green, with broad leaflets with small tendrils. Flowers are light pink. It has a 1000 seed weight of 19.0 gm. The cultivar matures  in 110-115 days. Dehulled seeds of Barimasur -5 contain 26.0% protein and 59.80% carbohydrate.

Barimasur-6

Barimasur-6 was released in 2006 for stable and high yield with combined resistant to rust and stemphylium blight. Barimasur-6 was developed from the cross of advanced line ILL-7667 x EDLB-I variety of ICARDA, Syria. The variety produces an average yield of 2200 kg/ha. The leaves are dark green, with broad leaflets without tendrils. Flowers are white. It has a 1000 seed weight of 19.8 g. The cultivar matures  in 105-110 days. Dehulled seeds of Barimasur-6 contain 26.0% protein and 58.9% carbohydrate.

Dr. Md. Ashraf Hossain

PSO (Pulse)

BARI, Joydebpur