Commodity: Pearl Millet
| Name of variety | Naad-kohblug |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Pearl Millet |
| National Code | GH/Pg/003/15 |
| Origin/Source | Landrace/ Ghana |
| Applicant | CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Guinea and Sudan savannahs |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | OPV (Bristled Head) |
| Year of release | 2015 |
| Year of registry | 2015 |
Average Panicle length: 31 cm;
Seed colour: Deep grey;
Panicle density: Loose;
Panicle Shape: Candle;
Pysiological maturity : 75 days after sowing;
Presence of Bristles on panicles.
Potential yield: 2.0 tons/ha.; Average Protien content: 11g/100g; Average Energy Content: 370 kcal; Average Carbohydrate: 74; Rich in grain Fe and Zn; Drought tolerant; Tolerant to bird and insect damage; Tolerant to Downy mildew disease; Excellent for Porridge and Foroforo.