FARO 72 (BRRI DHAN 100)

Crop Name: Rice

National Code: NGOS-25-83

Variety Name: FARO 72

Original Name: BRRI DHAN 100

Outstanding Characteristics: High yiedling, medium slender grain and high Zinc content (25.2mg/kg). (9.8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Savanna and Rainforest ecologies

Origin/Source: Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI)

Developing Institute: Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI); National Rice and Maize Centre, Ibadan; ADP Niger, Oyo & FCT; Centre for Dryland Agriculture, Bayero University, Kano; Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office; Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AG

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Alangir Hossain, Partha S.B, Abdul Kadel, Muhammed L., Isong, A.E., Bashir, M., Shaib, A.S., Muhammed, I.O., Gbadeyan, S.T., Apuyor, B., & Audu, S.D.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 9.8

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025