FARO-1 (BG-79)

Crop Name: Rice

National Code: NGOS-91-1

Variety Name: FARO-1

Original Name: BG-79

Outstanding Characteristics: Medium grain type. (3.0-5.0t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Southern and Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: British Guiana

Developing Institute: FDAR (NCRI), Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators:

Potential Yield (t/ha): 5

Year of Release: 1954

Year of Registration: 1991