BARI Hybrid Maize -9
MAIZE VARIETY: BARI Hybrid Maize -9
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh. |
| Method of development/origin | The single cross hybrid which was developed in Bangladesh through crossing between two inbred lines received from CIMMYT –ARMP and Thailand.
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| Year of release | 2007 |
| Main characteristics | It is single cross hybrid. Deep violet glumes (Anthocynin color) ring in male flowers and silk kernels are yellow color and dent type. In rabi season silk formation time 94-160 days, plant height 208-239 cm, height of ear 100-115 cm,1000 grain weight 340-360 g, ear are covered with tight husk. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi: Mid November to December, Mid March to April (kharif-1) |
| Yield | Yeld in rabi season 10.20-12.00 t/ha |