FARO-36 (ITA 222)

Crop Name: Rice

National Code: NGOS-91-36

Variety Name: FARO-36

Original Name: ITA 222

Outstanding Characteristics: Medium grain type. (5-8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Forest Transition/Derived Savanna, Humid Forest

Origin/Source: Nigeria (IITA)

Developing Institute: NCRI, Bida

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: T.M. Masajo and O.A. Oladimeji

Potential Yield (t/ha): 8

Year of Release: 1986

Year of Registration: 1991