Name of crop Triticale
Category : Cereal crops
Name of variety : BARI Triticale 2
Identifying character : This is a high yielding dual purpose triticale variety developed by Wheat Research Center, BARI. The National Seed Board registered it as variety in 2009 due to its superior grains as well as green forage yielding ability and agronomic performance.
It is a semi-dwarf triticale variety. The plant height is medium (100-110cm) with erect stem and leaves. The variety is medium in heading (65-68 days) and maturity in no-cut condition but in no forage-cut, both heading and maturity is delayed by 10-12 days. The grains are reddish colour and medium size with 1000-grain weight of 38-42g.
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Wheat Research Centre, BARI
Year of release : 2009
Crop duration : 110-116 days
Yield (kg/ha) : 4300-4600
Suitable area : All over the country except in saline areas
Sowing time : November 15-30
Harvesting time : March- April
Major diseases and Management : Disease : Highly tolerant to Bipolaris leaf blight and resistant to leaf rust diseases
Management : Not applicable
Major insect/pest and Management : Insect : No major insect problem
Management : Not applicable
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