ILRI-155 (ILRI-155 Centrosema brasilianum (L.) Benth)

Crop Name: Forage Legume

National Code: NGCB/FL-00-3

Variety Name: ILRI-155

Original Name: ILRI-155 Centrosema brasilianum (L.) Benth

Outstanding Characteristics: Slow to establish but subsequently persisted in pastures species. Oustanding ability to remain green in dry season and high nutritive value. Poor seed production. No anti- nutritional qualities reported

Agroecological Zones:

Origin/Source: ILRI, Genebank, Ethiopia

Developing Institute: ILRI, Ibadan,and NAPRI, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: S.A Tarawali, M.A. Mohammed Saleem, M. Peter, O.S. Onifade & E.C.Agishi

Potential Yield (t/ha):

Year of Release: 2000

Year of Registration: 2000