BARI Hybrid Maize -7
MAIZE VARIETY: BARI Hybrid Maize -7
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 of two CIMMYT inbred lines. |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Main characteristics | It is single cross high yielding hybrid. The variety matures relatively earlier(130-140 days). In rabi season silk formation time 75-80 days, plant height 200-210 cm, ear are big, length 100-105 cm and covered with tight husk cover, weight of ear 250 g. Seed weight / ear 230 g, seed/ ear 700-780, crop duration in rabi season 133-141 days, 1000 grain weight 340-360 g, kernels are bold, light yellow color and flint type. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi: November to 1th week of December |
| Yield | Yield in rabi season 10.5-11.0 t/ha |