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Groundnut Variety CG 7: A Boost to Malawian Agriculture

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Title Groundnut Variety CG 7: A Boost to Malawian Agriculture
 
Creator Subrahmanyam, P
Merwe, P J A Van der
Chiyembekeza, A J
Ngulube, S
Freeman, H A
 
Subject Groundnut
 
Description CG 7, also known as ICGMS 42 or ICGV-SM 83708, is a high yielding virginia bunch variety released in 1990. Recommended for cultivation in all groundnut-growing areas of Malawi, it is suitable for confectionery use and oil extraction. It is more tolerant of drought and much easier to harvest than Chalimbana, currently the most widely grown variety in Malawi. Potential seed yields of CG 7 can reach 2 t/ha.
 
Date 2000
 
Type Article
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Language en
 
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Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/2235/1/IAN_20_33-35.pdf
Subrahmanyam, P and Merwe, P J A Van der and Chiyembekeza, A J and Ngulube, S and Freeman, H A (2000) Groundnut Variety CG 7: A Boost to Malawian Agriculture. International Arachis Newsletter, 20. pp. 33-35.