SAMNUT-2 (Samaru-38)

Crop Name: Groundnut

National Code: NGAH 91-2

Variety Name: SAMNUT-2

Original Name: Samaru-38

Outstanding Characteristics: High oil content 53-55%(dry matter basis) yield: 2,500-3,000 kg/ha. (2.5-3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern and Southern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: I.A.R. Samaru, Zaria

Developing Institute: I.A.R. Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: C.Harkness, W.C. Stonebridge

Potential Yield (t/ha): 3

Year of Release: 1960

Year of Registration: 1991