Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania

Taasisi ya Kuthibiti Ubora wa Mbegu

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Mbuni
Jina
Mbuni
Zao
Wheat (Triticum aestivum.L)
Mwaka wa Usajili
1975
Registrant / Applicant
ARI Selian
Production Altitude and Range
1200-2400
Maeneo Yanayo Faa
Arusha, Manyara, Iringa, Mbeya
Grain Yield
1.5-4.1
Distinctive Characters
Leaf glaucosity: weak, Growth habit: upright, Culm glaucosity: semi-prostate, Auricle pubescence: strong, Sheath glaucosity: strong, Spike shape: fusion, Spike density: lax, Spike glaucosity: weak, Awns: awned, Glume pubescence:absent, Glume colour:light green, Plant height: 80 cm, Awn colour: white, Spike attitude: inclined, Kernel colour:white, Kernel shape: ovate
Special Attributes
Susceptible to leaf, stem and yellow rust.