Binamasur-5
Variety: Binamasur-5
Scientific name: Lens culinaris Medik. Binamasur-5
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture(BINA), Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| Method of Development | Mutation breeding |
| Main characteristics | Barimasur-5 is a high yielding and early maturing lentil variety. Seed size is larger than microsperma type. |
| Year of release | 2011 |
| Planting season and time | The optimum time of sowing ranges from October 25-November 10. |
| Days to maturity | Its maturity period ranges from 99-104 days. |
| Resistant/tolerant | The variety is tolerant to blight and rust disease. |
| Yield | Maximum grain yield is about 2.2 t/ha (av.2.15 t/ha). |
| Quality of the product | Seed contain higher crude protein (29-30%). Dal is red color with good cooking quality. |
