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Crop Variety Details for Soybean - Billo (PM-12-37)

ES Code ES 427_2012,
Registered Variety Name Billo (PM-12-37)
Variety Released in Issue No. 23
Common Name Soybean - Billo (PM-12-37)
Scientific Name Soybean - Billo (PM-12-37)
Released For (yield, drought, pest resistance...) Yield, drought , pest and diseases resistance.
seed 26
Variety Image No Image
Altitude (m.a.s.l) 1650-1900
Rainfall (mm) 1000-1200
Soil Type Vertisols
Nutritional Merit Protein and oil
Year of Release May 1, 2020
Breeder Seed Maintainer Bako ARC/ ORARI
Planting Method row planting
Seed Rate (kg/ha) 60-70
Planting Dates Mid June
P2O5 Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 100 at planting
N Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) -
Days to Heading -
Days to Maturity 131
Panicle Length (cm) -
1000 Seed Weight (g) 18
Seed Color Dull
Flower Color Not mentioned
Leaf Arrangement Not mentioned
Crop Pest Reaction * Tolerant to Bacterial blight, frog Bacterial pustule and rust
On Farm Yield Amount (qt/ha) 15-19
On station Yield Amount (qt/ha) 18-24
Variety Status New variety
Variety Source Domestic
National Soybean - Billo (PM-12-37)  Breeder Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Soybean - Billo (PM-12-37) Prebasic Seed stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Soybean - Billo (PM-12-37)  Basic Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Soybean - Billo (PM-12-37)  Certified Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail