Sohag(PB-1)
SOYBEAN VARIETY: Sohag(PB-1)
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Exotic germplasm and developed by selection method. |
| Year of release | 1991 |
| Main characteristics | Plant height 36-42 cm, capsule/plant 25-30, seeds/capsule 1-2, 100 seed weight 11-12 g, seed color bright yellow and comparatively large size, viable conservation, capacity is good, crop duration in rabi season 100-110 days, kharif season 90-100 day. |
| Planting season and time | In rabi season sowing Mid December to Mid January, sowing in kharif season mid July to August |
| Yield | 1.5-2 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Tolerant to Yellow mosaic disease. |
| Quality of the product | Protein /seed 40-45%, Oil content 21-22% |