Agrani
Name of variety: Agrani
Scientific name:Triticum aestivum L. cv. Agrani
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development | Selection in nursery at CIMMYT, Mexico and progeny line of Sonora/P 4160 E/ Inia |
| Year of release | 1987 |
| Main characteristics | Plant height 85-90 cm. Number of tiller/plant 5-6, leaf inclined. Flag leaf bigger in size, leaf and stem has light wax coating, Panicle initiation time 55-60 days, grain/ spike 50-55. Grain white in color, medium size, 1000 grain weight 38-42 g, violet auricle present at the base of leaf. Crop duration 103-110 days. |
| Planting season and time | It is suitable for late planting, Rabi: November 15-30 |
| Yield | Yield 3.5-4.0 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Leaf spot disease(blight) tolerant |
