BARI Masur-5
LENTIL VARIETY: BARI Masur-5
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Local |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Main characteristics | BARI Masur-5 is a semi erect and medium stature cultivar with plant height of 38-40 cm, the leaves are dark green, with broad leaflets with small tendrils, flowers are blue, and the pods and leaves turn to straw color during maturity stage. Seed coat color is redish brown and cotyledons are bright orang, 1000 seed weight 19.84 g compared to 11.5g or less for the local variety. Size of this variety are larger and wider than local variety. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, mid October to mid November |
| Harvesting time/ripening time | Ripening time 110-115 days
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| Yield | Seed yield 2200 kg/ha |
| Resistance/tolerant | Resistance to rust/STB and tolerant foot rot, moderately resistance to aphid. |
