Commodity: Soya Bean
| Name of variety | Afayak |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Soya Bean |
| National Code | GH/Gm/009/15 |
| Origin/Source | CSIR-SARI/ IITA |
| Applicant | CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Guinea & Sudan savannahs, transitional zone |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | TGX 1834-5E |
| Year of release | 2012 |
| Year of registry | 2015 |
Growth pattern: Determinate:
Flower colour: purple:
Plant height: 40-45 cm;
1000 seed weight: 125.6 g;
Seed colour: cream;
Stem colour at maturity: pink;
Growth habit: erect;
Pubescence: present on stems, pod and leaves:
Pod position: along main stem;
Hilium colour: light pink;
Leaf type: trifoliate
Days to 50% flowering: 40-45; Days to maturity: 110-115; over 98% seed germination,Yield potential: 2.0-2.4 t/ha; resistance to pod shattering: resistant up to 8%; Haulm yield:1100-1400 kg/ ha; Excellent seed quality; Good seed storability; High and stable yield across many environments; Above average tolerance to common soybean pests and diseases; Excellent trap-crop for S. hermonthica; Protein content: 38%, Oil content: 18%; Carbohydrate content: 36%