BARI Masur-6
LENTIL VARIETY: BARI Masur-6
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Origin ICARDA. |
| Year of release | 2006 |
| Main characteristics | BARI Masur-6 is a semi erect and medium stature and bushy cultivar with plant height of 35-40 cm, the leaves are dark green, with broad leaflets without tendrils, flowers are light blue, and the pods and leaves turn to straw color during maturity stage. Size of this variety are larger and wider than local variety, seed color reddish brown. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, mid October to mid November |
| Harvesting time | Ripening time 105-110 days |
| Yield | Yield 2200-2300 kg/ha |
| Resistance/tolerant | Resistance to rust/STB and tolerant foot rot, moderately resistance to aphid. |