SAMNUT-8 (M.103.74)

Crop Name: Groundnut

National Code: NGAH 91-9

Variety Name: SAMNUT-8

Original Name: M.103.74

Outstanding Characteristics: Moderately drought tolerant, oil content 55-60%, yield 2,000-2,800kg/ha, medium maturity (110-120 days). (2-2.8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan and Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: IAR Samaru Zaria

Developing Institute: IAR Samaru

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: C. Harkness

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.8

Year of Release: 1980

Year of Registration: 1991