BARI Maize-6
MAIZE VARIETY: BARI Maize-6
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Ecuador, BARI Maize improvement program introduced the composite Pichilingue(1) 8536 from CIMMYT, Mexico. |
| Year of release | 1998 |
| Main characteristics | It is a high yielding composite variety, Deep athocyanin and 1st leaf sheath and medium pigmentation in leaf sheath at 2-leaf stage. High yielding variety,stem hard, ear heavy , medium tall (165-175cm) and grain coating with in ear, ear medium, kernels are yellow, 1000 grain weight 315-320 g, crop duration 145-150 days and 95-105 days in karif season. |
| Planting season and time | Mid November to Mid December |
| Yield | Yield in rabi season 6.5-7t/ha and 5.0-5.5 t/ha in karif season |