Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania

Taasisi ya Kuthibiti Ubora wa Mbegu

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Viri
Jina
Viri
Zao
Wheat (Triticum aestivum.L)
Mwaka wa Usajili
1983
Registrant / Applicant
ARI Selian
Production Altitude and Range
1283-2400
Maeneo Yanayo Faa
Arusha, Manyara, Iringa, Mbeya
Grain Yield
1.5-4.7
Distinctive Characters
Leaf glaucosity: medium, Groth habit: upright, Culm glaucosity: strong, Auricle pubescence: medium, Sheath glaucosity: strong, Spike shape: oblong, Spike density: mid dense, Spike glaucosity: medium, Awns: awned, Glume pubescence:absent, Glume colour:bluish green, Plant height:89 cm, Awn colour: white, Spike attitude: inclined, Kernel colour:white, Kernel shape: ovate
Special Attributes
Resistant to yellow and leaf rust. Moderately susceptible to stem rust.