BARI Miaze -7
MAIZE VARIETY: BARI Miaze -7
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | BARI Maize -7 was introduced to Bangladesh as genetic line in 2002 (from selected genetic line) which was collected from International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Mexico. |
| Year of release | 1998 |
| Main characteristics | It is high yielding composite variety. Plant stout and vigorous growth. Presence in deep anthocyanin and 1st leaf sheath and also strong pigmentation in leaf sheath at 2-leaf stage. Plant is strong, heavy and hard, ear are, heavy, top of ear with coating, plant height 190-194 cm, ear medium and height 85-95 cm. Kernels are yellow, dent shape and large, 1000 kernel weight 360 g. Crop duration 154-155 days in Rabi and 100-105 days in Kharif season. |
| Planting season and time | Mid November to mid December |
| Yield | Yield in Rabi season 6.0-7.00 t/ha and 5.0-6 t/ha in Kharif season.
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| Resistance/tolerance | Tolerant to leaf blight disease. |