Binatil 2
Variety: Binatil 2
Scientific name: Sesamum indicum cv. Binatil 2
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture(BINA), Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| Method of development | Mutation breeding |
| Main characteristics | This variety is branched, less hairy stem-leaf-capsules with light black seed coat color. |
| Year of release | 2011 |
| Planting season and time | It can be grown in kharif-1(mid February to mid March) season. |
| Days to maturity | Maturity period ranges from 90-95 days. |
| Land and soil type | It can be grown in high land with sandy loam to clay loam soil. This variety can be cultivated all over the country. |
| Resistant/tolerant | Binatil-2 is tolerant to temporary water-logged condition |
| Yield | It can produce maximum seed yield of 1.8 t/ha. |
| Quality of the product | The seed contains 44% oil with vitamins A,D,E &K. |