Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania

Taasisi ya Kuthibiti Ubora wa Mbegu

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Jina
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Zao
Wheat (Triticum aestivum.L)
Mwaka wa Usajili
1977
Registrant / Applicant
ARI Selian
Production Altitude and Range
1283-2400
Maeneo Yanayo Faa
Arusha, Manyara, Iringa, Mbeya
Grain Yield
2.0-3.0
Distinctive Characters
Leaf glaucosity: weak, Growth habit: upright, Culm glaucosity: medium, Auricle pubescence: weak, Sheath glaucosity: oblong, Spike shape: mid-dense, Spike density: weak, Spike glaucosity: weak, Awns: awned, Glume pubescence:absent, Glume colour:light green, Plant height: 109 cm, Awn colour: brown, Spike attitude: inclined, Kernal colour:dark red, Kernal shape: ovate
Special Attributes
Has dark red kernel colour, Moderately susceptible to yellow and stem rust.