BARI Masur-3(Falguni)
LENTIL VARIETY: BARI Masur-3(Falguni)
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Cross between two local germplasms |
| Year of release | 1996 |
| Main characteristics | This is hybrid variety BARI Masur-3 is a semi erect and medium stature cultivar with plant height of 42-44 cm, pigmentation present in the lower portion of the stem. Leaves are dark green with broad leaflets without tendrils, flowers are white, and the pods and leaves turn to straw color, the stem remains green at maturity. Seed color grey, small blackish spot has shown in leaf , size of this variety is larger than local variety, 1000 seed weight 22-25 g, cooking time 10-12 min, crop duration 100-105 days. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, Mid October to Mid November |
| Yield | Yield 1.5-1.7 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Tolerant to rust and stemphylium disease |
| Quality of the product | Protein 24-26% |
