BARI ALU-46 (L B-7)
Potato Variety: BARI ALU-46 (L B-7)
Main Features of the Variety
Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
Method of development/origin | Collected from International Potato Research Centre, Lima, Peru LB-7 variety (inheritance solar× PO120) and evaluate in Bangladesh environment, At last this variety developed. |
Year of release | 2013 |
Main characteristics | Plant slight tall height and average number of stem 3/5, stem green and anthocynine spread low, leaf weak gesture, no anthocynine in middle vine. Potato round to short oval shape and medium to large size, color light yellow and skin more on less smooth , flesh of potato cream, eye medium deep, sprout initiation in 45-48 days in general temperature. Sprout medium ovoid, red-violet anthocynine present on base. Hard and medium hairy on base and tip medium. |
Harvesting time/days to maturity | 90-95days |
Yield | 30-40 t/ha |
Resistance/tolerance | Tolerant to Nabi dasa disease |
Quality of the product | Dry matter in potato 19 ±1%, suitable for processing and edible. |