LACRISAMBARLE Y 5 (C17-295-069)

Crop Name: Barley

National Code: NGHV-25-05

Variety Name: LACRISAMBARLE Y 5

Original Name: C17-295-069

Outstanding Characteristics: High grain yield, Tillering capacity and protein content (15.25%). (4.9t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan Savanna and mid-altitude ecologies

Origin/Source: General Mills, Inc., USA

Developing Institute: Context Global Development and IAR Samaru, Zaria; Lake Chad Research Institute, Maiduguri

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Eric Jackson, M. Oyekunle, R.O. Abdulmalik, K.K. Mala, Mark Nelson, Will Rogens, A.I. Gabasawa, H.N. Kura & Y. Hussani

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4.9

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025