BARI BEGUN -2/BARI HYBRID BEGUN-1 (TANPURI)
VARIETY: BARI BEGUN -2/BARI HYBRID BEGUN-1 (TANPURI)
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Hybridization between two lines(Islampuri inbred and Uttara inbred) |
| Year of release | 1992 |
| Main characteristics | High yielding hybrid variety. Oblong shape fruits with shiny blackish violet color, skin thin, flesh soft, fruit/plant 65-75, individual fruit weight 125-150g. , life time 130-140 days, This variety is cultivated all over Bangladesh in winter season. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, October |
| Yield | 70-75 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Bacteria wilt tolerant |
| Quality of the product | High antioxidant |
Photo Source: BARI Projukti Hand Book