VARIETY INFORMATION


Name of variety Naad-kohblug
Commodity Pearl Millet
National Code GH/Pg/003/15
Origin/Source Landrace/ Ghana
Applicant CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute
Preferred Ecology Guinea and Sudan savannahs
Pedigree/Line OPV (Bristled Head)
Year of release 2015
Year of registry 2015
Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability

Average Panicle length: 31 cm;

 Seed colour: Deep grey;

 Panicle density: Loose;

 Panicle Shape: Candle;

 Pysiological maturity : 75 days after sowing;

 Presence of Bristles on panicles.

Value for cultivation and use Potential yield: 2.0 tons/ha.; Average Protien content: 11g/100g; Average Energy Content: 370 kcal; Average Carbohydrate: 74; Rich in grain Fe and Zn; Drought tolerant; Tolerant to bird and insect damage; Tolerant to Downy mildew disease; Excellent for Porridge and Foroforo.

BREEDERS

Name
D. Afribeh
P. A. Asungre
R.A.L Kanton
S.K. Nutsugah
CSIRSARI

PHOTOS


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