BARI Hybrid Maize -6
MAIZE VARIETY: BARI Hybrid Maize -6
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh. |
| Method of development/origin | The hybrid was developed in Bangladesh through crossing between three CIMMYT inbred lines. |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Main characteristics | A high yielding three-way cross hybrid. Plant height 200-210 cm, length of ear 100-110 cm, weight of ear 250-260 g, seed weight / ear 200-210 g, seed/ ear 700-780, Kernel are bold, yellow color and semi flint type, 1000 grain weight 380-390 g, crop duration in rabi season 142-146 days and 95-105 days in kharif season. |
| Planting season and time | Mid November to Mid December |
| Yield | Yield in rabi season 9.8-10.0 t/ha |