ARMIS :: Welcome

1. To enrich and widen the genetic base of the gene pool of Niger

2. To maintenance the existing germplasm of Niger

Nineteen germplsm of niger were grown to maintain during rabi, 2009-10. Seeds were sown on November 15, 2009. The unit plot size was 1.6 m x 4m maintaining 30cm and 10cm spacing between rows and plants respectively. Fertilizers were applied @ 120: 80: 60: 40: 4:1 kg/ha of N: P: K: S: Zinc and Boron from Urea, TSP, MP, Gypsum, Zinc sulphate and Borax. All the fertilizers were applied during the final land preparation except urea. The urea was applied at vegetative (20 days after germination) and reproductive (40 days after germination) stages in two splits. Other intercultural management was done as and when necessary.

Nineteen germplsm of niger were grown to maintain during rabi, 2009-10. Seed of all germplasm were collected individually. All collected seed stored to rejuvenate next year.