SAMNUT-3 (M-25.68)

Crop Name: Groundnut

National Code: NGAH 91-3

Variety Name: SAMNUT-3

Original Name: M-25.68

Outstanding Characteristics: High oil content 53-55%(dry matter basis), large seed weighing 52-55g (100 Seeds) Weight. (2.5-3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: 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: 1970

Year of Registration: 1991