BARI Soybean-6
SOYBEAN VARIETY: BARI Soybean-6
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Exotic germplasm collected from AVRDC, Taiwan |
| Year of release | 2009 |
| Main characteristics | Plant height 50-55 cm, capsules/plant 50-55, length of capsule 3-3.5 cm, maximum seed/capsule 2-3, seed coat cream color medium size, 100 seed weight 10-12g, crop duration 100-110 days. |
| Planting season and time | This variety is cultivated throughout the country in rabi and kharif season. In rabi season Mid December to Mid January suitable time for sowing and kharif season July suitable time for sowing. |
| Yield | Yield 1.80-2.10t/ha, that is a 10-15% greater than sohag and BARI Soybean-5 variety. |
| Resistance/tolerance | Yellow mosaic virus attack is lower |
| Quality of the product | 20-21% oil and 42-44% protein |
