BARI Chola -4 (Joraful)
CHICKPEA VARIETY: BARI Chola -4 (Joraful)
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Origin ICRISAT |
| Year of release | 1996 |
| Main characteristics | Main identifying character of this variety is two flower and pod in a same peduncle. Semi-erect stature and light green color, grey color pigmentation in stem, both side of the seed is somewhat flattery, smooth and light brown in color, plant medium straight and height 50-60 cm, seed light brown, 1000 seed weight 132-138 g, cooking time 32-38 min, crop duration 120-125 days. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, 20th November to 10th December for barind area last week of October to first week of November |
| Yield | Yield 1.9-2.0 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Tolerant to Fusarium wilt disease |
| Quality of the product | Protein 18-21% |
