SAMNUT-5 (M-599.74)

Crop Name: Groundnut

National Code: NGAH 91-5

Variety Name: SAMNUT-5

Original Name: M-599.74

Outstanding Characteristics: High haul yield, oil content 51.5%, yield 2,500-3,000kg/ha. (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