BARI Kaoun -3

MILLET VARIETY: BARI Kaoun -3
Main Features of the Variety
Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
Method of development/origin | The variety was developed through mutation breeding in Bangladesh. |
Year of release | 2001 |
Main characteristics | Thick deep green banes with pointed tips, stem stout, short stature plant. And average plant height 45 cm, because of dwarf variety, plant does not lodging. As a results it suitable in slope of hill. Leaf green, broad and large, panicle medium size average 17 cm long, with small hairy, grain large, round shape and purple color, 1000 grain weight 2.36 g. Yield comparatively 35% more than local variety, crop duration 120-125 days. Top of leaf is pointed as a results bird cannot attack. |
Planting season and time | November 15 to December 15 in Rabi, March 15 to April 15 as intercrop(Kharif) |
Yield | Yield in season 2.5-2.85 t/ha |
Resistance/tolerance | Usually disease not shown |