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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2012, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (6): 178-178.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.20120628

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A New Cajanus cajan Cultivar 'CAF9’

Liu Xiuxian, Li Zhenghong, Ma Hong, Wan Youming, Gu Yong, Li Li, Liang Ning   

  1. Research Institute of Resource Insects, CAF Kunming 650224
  • Received:2011-08-29 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2012-06-25 Published:2012-06-25

Abstract:

CAF9’is a new cultivar of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan), bred from endemic pigeonpea cultivars of Yuanjiang, Yunnan province. Individual plant selection and group selection were applied in the breeding course. Its growth period ranges 263~270 days. Average plant height and ground diameter are (267.2±35.2) cm and (3.97±0.53) cm respectively. Number of pod per plant is (600.3±207.6) and each pod contains (4.9±0.3) beans; The 100-seed weight is (7.86±0.43) g and total seed weight per plant is up to (132.45±49.50) g.

Key words: Cajanus cajan, breeding, cultivar

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