Variety: Binamasur 2
Lentil Variety: Binamasur 2
Scientific name: Lens culinaris L. cv. Binamasur 2
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture(BINA), Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| Method of development | Mutation breeding |
| Main characteristics | Binamasur-2 is a high yielding variety. Seed size is microsperma type of lentil. |
| Year of release | 2005 |
| Planting season and time | The optimum time of sowing ranges from October 25- November 10. |
| Days to maturity | Binamasur-2 is a early maturing variety. Its maturity period ranges from 95-100 days. |
| Resistant/tolerant | The variety is tolerant to blight and rust diseases. |
| Yield | Maximum grain yield is 1.9 t/ha (av. 1.8 t/ha). |
| Quality of the product | Seed contains higher protein (24-25%). Dal is red color with good cooking quality. |