| ES Code | |
| Registered Variety Name | RAYA-2 (TA-015/08 Sr) |
| Released in Issue No. | 18 |
| Common Name | Dekoko - RAYA-2 (TA-015/08 Sr) |
| Scientific Name | TA-015/08 Sr |
| Released For (yield, drought, pest resistance...) | Yield |
| Adaptation Area | Adaptation area: Chercher, Mekhoni & similar areas south Tigray. |
| seed | 21 |
| Variety Image | No Image |
| Altitude (m.a.s.l) | 1700-2000 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 500-750 |
| Soil Type | Cambisols |
| Nutritional Merit | source of protein |
| Year of Release | Jan. 1, 2015 |
| Breeder Seed Maintainer | Alamata ARC/TARI |
| Planting Method | both |
| Seed Rate (kg/ha) | Broadcast: 150 -165 & Row: 125 |
| Planting Dates | Third week of July (16 -19) |
| P2O5 Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) | 100 |
| N Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) | 0 |
| Days to heading/Flowering | 43-47 |
| Days to Maturity | 77-83days |
| Panicle Length (cm) | -- |
| 1000 Seed Weight (g) | 160 |
| Seed Color | Gray |
| Flower Color | Pinkish red |
| Leaf Arrangement | Climbing |
| Crop Pest Reaction | Moderately resistant to powdery mildew |
| On Farm Yield Amount (qt/ha) | 5.5-6.5 |
| On station Yield Amount (qt/ha) | 8.5-11 |
| Variety Maintenance Status | None |
| Variety Source | Domestic |
| date added | March 5, 2026, 8:57 a.m. |
| date modified | March 5, 2026, 8:57 a.m. |
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