LCICMV-5 (Chakti)

Crop Name: Pearl Millet

National Code: NGPG-23-13

Variety Name: LCICMV-5

Original Name: Chakti

Outstanding Characteristics: High Iron (74.2ppm) and Zinc (44.7ppm). (3.9t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sahel Agro ecologies

Origin/Source: ICRISAT Hyderabad Telengana India

Developing Institute: ICRISAT, India & LCRI, Maiduguri, Nigeria;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: I.I. Angarawai, M.A. Dawud, M. Govindaraj, P. Gangashetty, M. Riyazaddin, K.K. Mala, Y. Yakubu, Z.G.S. Turaki, H.A. Ajeigbe, J. Jonah, B.G.J. Kabir, A.T.S. Bibinu & M.I. Mohammed.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 3.9

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023