FARO 64 (ART15-7-16-38-1- B-B-2)

Crop Name: Rice

National Code: NGOS-15-69

Variety Name: FARO 64

Original Name: ART15-7-16-38-1- B-B-2

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, high yielding and drought tolerance. (5.2t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Rainfed upland

Origin/Source: Africa Rice

Developing Institute: Africa Rice Centre and NCRI

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Semon M., Maji A. T., Popoola B. O., Orou K. K., Stanley A. E., Nwilene F.E., Togola A., Claudius - Cole A.O., Awe, C.A.,Salami O., Muhammad B., Oyetunji O.E., and Salam A.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 5.2

Year of Release: 2015

Year of Registration: 2015