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Adaptation and Popularization of Salt Tolerant Hull-less Barley for Saline/coastal Area.

M.A Matin
Principal Scientific Officer (PSO)
Plant Breeding Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

A.K.M Mahbubul Alam
Scientific Officer (SO)
Plant Breeding Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

Reshma Sultana
Senior Scientific Officer (SSO)
Plant Breeding Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

According to the objectives of the project breeder seed of the selected barley varieties (BARI Barley-3, BARI Barley-4 and BARI Barley-6) were produced at Joydebpur, Ishurdi, Rahmatpur, Patuakhali and Jessore and field days were also held at those locations. Besides, training of 280 farmers and 90 SAAO/SSA/SA was also held to popularize the hull-less and salt tolerant barley varieties. After training program seeds of selected barley varieties were distributed to the trained farmers so that they can cultivate the hull-less BARI released barley varieties.

Keywords: BARI Barley-3, BARI Barley-4, BARI Barley-6

Location: Patuakhali, Satkhira & Noakhali

Start Date: 01-09-2006

End Date: 30-06-2007

Program Area: Farming System

Commodity: Barley

Objectives:

The major objectives of this project was i) to popularize Barley varieties among the farmers and provide training on barley production and its uses for DAE personals, Farmers, SSA and NGOs. ii) To select salt tolerant genotypes for Saline area of Bangladesh and iii) To popularize and adaptation of hull-less barley cultivation among the farmers at selected areas.

Methodology:

A. Farmers selection: Selection of farmers at different saline area of Bangladesh B. Demonstration: The area of this project was different locations (Saline area) of the country e.g Rahmatpur, Barisal, Kalapara, Patuakhali, Khulna" Banerpota, Satkhira, Sonagazi, Noakhali, Pahartoli, Chittagang and Cox's Bazar. Field demonstration of BARI released barley varieties (BAR! Barley-3, 4 & 6). These three varieties were demonstrated at the different location of BARI as well as farmers fields. C. Breeder seed production: Breeder seed was produced at different location e.g. Joydebpur, Ishurdi, Rahmatpur, Patuakhali, and Jessore during Rabi season D. Training: Training was conducted at each of the above locations about the production Technology and seed production technology at each location. Training program at each location comprising of DAE, OFRD, NGOs personnel and farmers.

Source of Information:

Article Link (Online Journal):

Funding Source:

1. Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council

Budget: 852000

Total Budget (Tk.) : 852000

Achievement/Findings:

BARI Barley-3, BARI Barley-4 and BARI Barley-6) were produced at Joydebpur, Ishurdi, Rahmatpur, Patuakhali and Jessore and field days were also held at those locations. Besides, training of 280 farmers and 90 SAAO/SSA/SA was also held to popularize the hull-less and salt tolerant barley varieties. After training program seeds of selected barley varieties were distributed to the trained farmers so that they can cultivate the hull-less BARI released barley varieties.

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