Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania

Taasisi ya Kuthibiti Ubora wa Mbegu

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Mali
Jina
Mali
Zao
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan)
Mwaka wa Usajili
2002
Registrant / Applicant
ARI Ilonga
Production Altitude and Range
500-1500
Maeneo Yanayo Faa
Morgoro, Pwani, Tanga, Manyara
Grain Yield
1.0 – 3.0
Distinctive Characters
Growth habbit: compact to semi-erect, Growth habbit: compact, Leaf: large and green,Plant height (cm): 100, Days to flowering:113-130, Flower: ivory-coloured and do not open fully, Pods: green with purple streaks and are borne in clusters at the branch terminals
Special Attributes
Resistant to fusarium wilt. Has desirable seed and consumer acceptability. Tolerant to insect pest and drought.