LOT 1:- Bush Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)]
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Variety Name |
Release Name |
Owner(s) Licensee |
Maintainer and Source |
Areas for Optimal Production |
Maturity Duration |
Yield (T/Ha) |
Special Attributes |
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KAD 02 |
Nyota |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
900-1800 MASL |
65-70 days |
1.4-2.2 |
Drought tolerant, Early maturing, Micronutrient rich bean, high grain iron content (>95ppm), high zinc grain content (>39ppm) with low phytic acid 1.25mg/g, Cook fast, Good pod clearance |
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KMR 11 |
Angaza |
KALRO |
KALRO Kandara |
1200-1900 MASL |
75-80 days |
1.4-2.5 |
Micronutrient rich with high grain iron content (>97ppm), high zinc grain content (>57ppm), has low phytic acid at 1 mg/g and high sucrose content at 120mg/kg, Cooks fast and has high water absorption capacity when soaked |
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KMR 12 |
Metameta |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
1200-1900 MASL |
80-85 days |
1.4-2.3 |
High grain Zinc content (>32ppm), moderate grain iron content (>67ppm), Potassium 2,486ppm and low phytic acid at 1.5mg/g, cooks fast and high water absorption, tolerance to Angular leaf spot (ALS), Common bacterial blight (CBB) and resistance to bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and other bean diseases |
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KMR 13 |
Faida |
KALRO |
KALRO Kandara |
1300-1200 MASL |
80-85 days |
1.4-2.0 |
High grain Zinc content (>56ppm) and low phytic acid at 1.75mg/g, High potassium at 2,746ppm and high manganese at 27.51ppm, tolerance to Angular leaf spot (ALS), Common bacterial blight (CBB) and resistance to bean common mosaic virus (BCMV). |
LOT 2:- Green Gram (Vgna radiate)
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Variety Name |
Release Name |
Owner(s) Licensee |
Maintainer and Source |
Areas for Optimal Production |
Maturity Duration |
Yield (T/Ha) |
Special Attributes |
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KAT 00301 |
Ndengu Tosha |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
500-1600 MASL |
60-70 days |
1.9-2.3 |
Non Stony Grain |
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KAT 00309 |
Ndengu Karembo |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
500-1600 MASL |
65-75 days |
1.8-2.1 |
Non Stony Grain |
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KAT 00308 |
Ndengu Biashara |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
500-1600 MASL |
60-75 days |
1.8-2.3 |
Non Stony Grain |
LOT 11:- Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris)
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Variety Name |
Release Name |
Owner(s) Licensee |
Maintainer and Source |
Areas for Optimal Production |
Maturity Duration |
Yield (T/Ha) |
Special Attributes |
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Baringo |
Baringo |
Rehabilitation of Arid environments (RAE) |
Rehabilitation of Arid environments (RAE) |
Agro-ecological zones IV, V, VI Annual rainfall range of 300-800mm Confirmed results of good productivity from Baringo, Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Kitui, Makueni, Narok and Kajiado counties |
2-3 months |
5-22 |
Semi-arid grass species, drought tolerant |
LOT 3:- Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.)
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Variety Name |
Release Name |
Owner(s) Licensee |
Maintainer and Source |
Areas for Optimal Production |
Maturity Duration |
Yield (T/Ha) |
Special Attributes |
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KAM 114 |
KAT Gold |
KALRO Katumani |
KALRO Katumani |
20-2400 MASL Thrives well at 22-35oC Suitable for a wide range of agro ecological zones including high altitude areas, medium altitudes and low lands |
80-100 days |
1.8-2.5 |
· Golden seeded, bushy and bears panicles on all branches · It is dual purpose and produces both grain and vegetables · Early maturing (80-100 days) · Relatively drought tolerant (gives reasonable yields even when rainfall is as low as 200mm) · Highly nutritious, contains high quality proteins (2%) and particularly rich in amino acid lysine. Contains calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins A, D and B complex. Has high quality oils (10.4%) · Highly digestible · Immune booster particularly good for the malnourished and those with low immunity · Grain amaranth is blended with other cereals to improve their nutritive qualities · Sprouts easily (for amaranth sprouts) · Has good popping qualities (popped amaranth is an excellent breakfast cereal) |
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Katumani white (KAM 001) |
Terere Smart |
KALRO Katumani |
KALRO Katumani |
20-2400 MSAL Thrives well at 22-35OC Suitable for a wide range of agro ecological zones including high altitude areas, medium altitudes and low lands |
75-90 days |
1.3-1.5 |
· The seed colour is whitish cream, making it attractive to processors · The main stem is erect and bears a big panicle at the apex · Dual purpose (grain and vegetables) · Early maturing (75-90 days) · Relatively drought tolerant (gives reasonable yields even when the rainfall is a s low as 200mm) · Highly nutritious, contains high quality proteins (18.5%) and especially rich in amino acid lysine. Contains calcium, iron, phosphorous and vitamins A, D and B complex. Has high quality oils (9%) · Highly digestible · Immune booster, particularly good for the malnourished and those with low immunity · Grain amaranth is blended with other cereals to improve their nutritive qualities. · Has good popping qualities (popped amaranth is an excellent breakfast cereal). |
LOT 5:- Cowpea Releases Notes
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Crop/Kit |
Variety Name (Code) |
Release Name |
Owner(S) Licensee |
Maintainer and Source |
Areas for Optimal Production |
Maturity Duration |
Yield (T/Ha) |
Special Attributes |
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Cowpeas |
1002/1005/3 |
Kunde - Faulu |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
Low - High altitudes ranging from 5 – 2000 meters above sea level (Coastal , Eastern, Central and Western) |
70 - 80 Days |
1.5 -2.13 |
· Large size grain; · Early maturing; · Alectra vogelii tolerant; · Dual purpose. |
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1005/1002/1 |
Kunde -Tamu |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
Low - High altitudes ranging from 5 – 2000 meters above sea level |
70 - 80 Days |
1.5 -2.0 |
· Early maturing; · Alectra vogelii tolerant; · Tender and sweet leaves when cooked; · Dual purpose. |
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1005/1003/3 |
Kat- Kunde |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
Low - High altitudes ranging from 5 – 2000 meters above sea level |
80 - 90 Days |
1.4 - 2.0 |
· Alectra vogelii tolerant · High yielding · Dual purpose |
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1005/1002/1/1/1 |
Kunde - Soko |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
(Coastal , Eastern, Central and Western) |
80 - 90 |
1.4 - 1.9 |
· Large size grain · Alectra vogelii tolerant · High yielding |
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1005/1004/3 |
KUNDE- TUMAINI
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KALRO |
KALRO Katumani
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Agro- ecological zones AEZ Lower mid- altitudes (LM) IV and V and dry transitions LM III and IV |
80 - 90 Days |
1.5 - 2.0 |
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LOT 4:- Variety release note for Sirghum KM 32-1
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CROP |
VARIETY NAME |
RELEASE NAME |
OWNERS LICENCEE
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MAINTAINER AND SOURCE |
AREAS FOR OPTIMAL PRODUCTION |
MATURITY DURATION |
YIELD (t/ha) |
SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES |
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Sorghum |
KALSb-OP4-32-01
( KM 32-1)
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KAMANI |
KALRO |
KALRO Katumani |
Altitude: 500-1800 Masl, AEZ LM 4-5 Seasonal rainfall: 250- 400mm Temperature 15-350C. Regions: Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Meru, Tharaka, Embu, Busia Homabay and Siaya Cold dry areas of rift valley
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Days: 90-100 |
2.7-3.8 t/ha grain |
-Large white seeds -Open pollinated -High Malting quality (brewing) -Stay green drought tolerance - Short uniform plants suitable for machine harvesting -Tolerant to low temperature - Good for de-hulling to make sorghum dishes for human consumption |
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Rachael Kisilu , KALRO Katumani |
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