The Seeds and Plant Varieties (National Index of Plant Varieties) Regulations

Legal Notice 161 of 2006

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LAWS OF KENYA

SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES ACT

THE SEEDS AND PLANT VARIETIES (NATIONAL INDEX OF PLANT VARIETIES) REGULATIONS

LEGAL NOTICE 161 OF 2006

  • Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. CVIII—No. 85 on 8 December 2006
  • Commenced on 8 December 2006
  1. [Revised by 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on 31 December 2022]

1. Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Seeds and Plant Varieties (National Index of Plant Varieties) Regulations.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—“authorized officer” means the managing director of Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service;“maintainer” means the owner or one who is a custodian of the genetic material of the plant variety on arrangement with the owner;“owner” means the individual developer or institution of the plant variety;“variety name” means the distinguishable commercial names of the seeds of the distinct plant variety;“year of release” means the year when the National Variety Release Committee released the variety.

3. Plant species to which the Schedule applies

There is hereby made an Index of names known as the National Crop Variety Index, which shall apply to all the 25 varietal names which conform to the characteristics of the cultivated 25 plant varieties of any of the variety names specified in the first column of the Schedule hereto.

4. Applications for amending the index

(1)Applications by any person seeking additions, corrections and erasures to the Index after it comes into force, shall be made in writing and addressed to: The Managing Director, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service, P.O. Box 49592-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
(2)Applicants who dispute that two or more varieties appearing in the Index are not distinct shall supply information or descriptions together with 2 kilograms of seed material for purposes of tests and trials for variety verification by the authorized officer.
(3)All applications under paragraph (2) shall be accompanied by a fee of Kenya shillings ten thousand in banker’s cheque or cash to cover the cost of tests and trials.

5. Offences and penalties

Any person who infringes on these Regulations by trading in seed material in a variety name other than that given in the Index, commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine of Kenya shillings fifty thousand or to imprisonment for a term of six months or to such fine and imprisonment.
   
   
   
   
   

SCHEDULE [r. 3]

ACRONYMS

AHPAfrican Highlands Produce Company
EABLEast African Breweries Limited.
EACEast African Community
GLSGrey leaf spot.
GWKGeorge Williamson
ICIPEKenya International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology
KARIKenya Agricultural Research Institute.
KESREFKenya Sugar Research Foundation.
KSCKenya Seed Company.
MaslMetres above sea level
MSVMaize streak virus.
NDData not available
OCDOil Crop Development Company
PBKPyrethrum Board of Kenya
SASASouth African Sugar Authority.
SBISugar Board of India.
TRFKTea Research Foundation of Kenya.
1.NATIONAL COFFEE VARIETY LISTSpecies Coffea arabica
Variety nameYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seedling sourceOptimal production altitude (Masl)Duration to maturityYield(kg tree-1 y-1)Special attributes
1. CCLVIII SL 341930sCoffee Research FoundationCoffee Research Foundation1300-1800242-2.5 t/haclean coffeeFine liquorquality. Adaptable to medium to high altitude
2. CCLIX SL 281935Coffee Research FoundationCoffee Research Foundation1300-1800242-2.5 t/haclean coffeeFine liquorquality. Adaptable to medium to high altitude
3. CCLX K71936Coffee Research FoundationCoffee Research Foundation1300-1600242-2.5 t/haclean coffeePartial resistance to leaf rust. Adaptable tolow to medium altitude
4. CCLXI RuiruII1985Coffee Research FoundationCoffee Research Foundation1300-1800182.5-4.6 t/haclean coffeeResistance to CBD and leaf rust.Compact growth
2.NATIONAL MACADAMIA VARIETY LISTSpecies: Macadamia sp.
Variety nameYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seedling sourceOptimal productionaltitude (Masl)Economic production life (years)Fruit yield (kg tree-1y-1)Special attributes
1. MRG-201997KARIKARI-Thika1400-155015-2046-50Highfruit yield per cluster
2. EMB-11997KARIKARI-Thika1500-175015-2042-55High first grade ratio
3. EMB-31997KARIKARI-Thika1750-190015-2042-60High first grade ratio
4. KRG-151997KARIKARI-Thika1500-175015-2040-70High kernel recovery
3.NATIONAL TEA VARIETY LISTSpecies: Camellia sinensis L
Variety nameYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seedling sourceOptimalproduction altitude (Masl)Duration tomaturity (years)Green tea leaf yield (t ha-1 y-1)Special attributes
1. AHP S15/101960AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-8.0Orthodoxmanufacture
2. TRF 6/81964TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.5-6.6Goodquality and wide adaptation
3. TRF 7/141964TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.5-4.2Goodblack tea quality
4. TRF 7/31964TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.4Goodblack tea quality
5. TRF 11/41964TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.5-7.0Resistant to mites anddrought
6. TRF 12/121964TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.8-6.1Richin caffeine
7. TRF 12/191964TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.9-7.4Rich in polyphenols
8. TRF 31/81964TRFKTRFK1600-23003-44.2-7.8High yielding, drought tolerant
9. AHP PMC 611966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
10. AHP PMC 671966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220042-3ND
11. AHP CA 6091966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220042-3ND
12. AHP PMC 21966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
13. AHP PMC 31966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
14. AHP PMC 451966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
15. AHP PMS 461966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
16. AHP PMC 511966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
17. AHP PMC 591966AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
18. AHP CG 29E301967AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
19. AHP KP 47/71967AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220043-4ND
20. AHPMN11/961968AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220042-3ND
21. AHP MN2 10/511968AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220042-3ND
22. AHP CG 17/811968AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220042-3ND
23. TRF31/111969TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.2-6.7ND
24. TRF 7/91969TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.6-7.1Verysusceptible to drought
25. TRF 108/821976TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.1-5.3Good recovery from prune
26. TRF 100/51976TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.1-5.2Resistant to drought and mites
27. AHP SC12/281977AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-8Tolerant to mites and cold
28. AHP CHM 61/601981AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-8Tolerant to mites and drought. Good rooter
29. AHP CG28U8641982AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220044-6Tolerant to mites and drought
30. AHP CG 28V9291982AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220044-6ND
31. AHP S 1/991984AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220042-4ND
32. TRF303/1781986TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.6-5.7ND
33. TRF303/2161986TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.9-5.3ND
34. TRF54/401986TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.1-4.8ND
35. AHP SC 12/291987AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-7Resistant to mites
36. TRF303/2591988TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.2Drought tolerant
37. AHP SF 1861988AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-8Resistant to mites. Easy to pluck, high quality
38. TRF 303/2591988TRFKTRFK1600-23003-44.2ND
39. TRF56/891988TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.5ND
40. TRF 303/5771989TRFKTRFK1600-23003-44.3-7.8Goodrecovery from prune and easy to prune
41. TRF 303/9991989TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-3.9Tolerant to high soil pH. Drought tolerant
42. TRF 303/2311989TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.6-3.4Drought tolerant. Wide adaptation
43. TRF 303/11991989TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.4-5.1Easyto pluck good quality
44. AHP SC20/131992AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-8Moderately droughttolerant. Easy to pluck
45. AHP SC31/371992AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-8High yielding.Tolerant to mites
46. TRF303/1781994TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.5-4.4ND
47. TRF 303/1521994TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.1-3.8Sprawlingbranches
48. TRF 303/1561994TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.3-4.5Resistant to red crevicemites
49. TRF 303/1791994TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-5.7Drought and mite resistant
50. TRF 303/1861994TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.0Good recovery from prune
51. AHP SKM 30/521995AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-6Drought tolerant and resistant to mites
52. TRF 337/1381995TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.2Moderatelyresistant to mites
53. TRF 337/31995TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.2Moderate resistant to mites
54. TRF 338/131995TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.4Drought tolerant, rapid field establishment
55. TRF 347/261995TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.5Drought tolerant, good quality
56. TRF 347/3141995TRFKTRFK1600-23003-43.0-4.5Drought tolerant, good quality
57. AHP SC 11/11997AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-7Drought tolerant
58. AHP SC 11/91997AHP KerichoAHP Kericho1100-220045-7Drought tolerant
59. GW/EJULU-L2000GeorgeWilliamson KenyaGeorgeWilliamson Kenya1600-20003-44.0-4.5Very briskthick bright liquor
60.TRF 301/42002TRFKTRFK1600-23003-44.1-5.2Drought tolerant, rich in caffeine
61.TRF 301/52002TRFKTRFK1600-23003-44.0-5.9Drought tolerant
   
   
   
   
4.NATIONAL SWEET POTATO VARIETY LISTSpecies: Ipomea batatas
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and planting material sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Tuber yield (t ha-1 y-1)Special attributes
1. Mtwapa 81998KARIKARI (Mtwapa)1-15003.510-20Low fibre, high beta carotene
2. Jayalo1998KARIKARI1-200410-15Good for piece- meal harvesting
3. 22/771998KARIKARI1-8003.510-20Good for piece-meal harvesting
4. KSP 20(Wanjugu)2000KARIKARI (Katumani)250-17503-420High carotene levels. Red skinned
5. SPK 0042001KARIKARI-Kakamega1300-20003-413-20High betacarotene
6. Kemb 102001KARIKARI-Kakamega1300-20003-416-25High yielding
7. SPK 0132001KARIKARI-Kakamega1200-14004-521-35Low underground stability
8. Mugande2001KARIKARI-Kakamega1300-20004-515-25Early maturing
5.NATIONAL SUGARCANE VARIETY LISTSpecies: Saccharum officinarum
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seedling sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Root yield (t ha-1 y-1)Special attributes
1. Kaleso1969KARIKARI-Mtwapa1-150012-1825-30Low cyanide
2. Guzo1969KARIKARI-Mtwapa1-70012-1520-40Resistant toCMV
3. 5543/1561969KARIKARI-Mtwapa1-50012-1530-55High cyanide
4. KME 12000KARIKARI-Katumani250-150012-1420Low cyanide
5. KME 612000KARIKARI-Katumani250-15001435Low cyanide. Early maturity
6. MUCERICERI2000KARIKARI-Katumani250-175012-1420Low cyanide. Early maturity
6.NATIONAL POTATO VARIETY LISTSpecies: Solanum tuberosum L
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Tuber yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. Dutch Robijn1960’sKARIKARI-Tigoni1600-26004-535-40Good storageand crisping quality
2. Kerr’s Pink1960’sKARIKARI-Tigoni1400-27002-325-30Tolerant to drought. Goodmashing and roasting quality
3. Anett1972KARIKARI-Tigoni1400-24002.5-330-35Fairlytolerant to late blight
4. Desiree1972KARIKARI-Tigoni1800-26004-4.835-40Good storage
5. Kenya Baraka1973KARIKARI-Tigoni1600-27002.6-430-35Fairly tolerant to drought. Good storage quality
6. Roslin Eburu (B53)1953KARIKARI-Tigoni2000-28004-4.825-35Verygood storability
7. Roslin Tana1974KARIKARI-Tigoni1800-26002-335-45Good chipping quality
8. Roslin Bvumbwe1974KARIKARI-Tigoni1800-26002-335-45Good chipping quality
9. Kenya Dhamana1988KARIKARI-Tigoni1800-26002-330-40Good mashing quality
10. Kenya Chaguo1988KARIKARI-Tigoni1800-26002-330-40Good mashing quality
11. Tigoni1998KARIKARI-Tigoni(Limuru)1800-26003-435-45Good chipping, boiling and mashing quality. Tolerant to late blight
12. Asante1998KARIKARI-Tigoni1800-26003-435-45Good chipping, boiling and mashing quality. Fairly tolerant to late blight
7.NATIONAL MAIZE VARIETY LISTSpecies: Zea mays L
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. H6321964KARI/KenyaSeedCo.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1200-17005-76-8Large kernels dent
2. H6221965Kenya Seed Co./KARIKenya Seed Co./KARI.1200-17005-76-8Large kernels dent
3. H5111967Kenya Seed Co./KARIKenya Seed Co./KARI.1000-15004-54-6Medium maturity
4. KAT CB1967Keny Seed Co./KARIKenya Seed Co./KARI.900-13503-43-5Early maturing
5. H5121970Kenya Seed Co./KARIKenya Seed Co./KARI.1200-16004-55-7Large kernels
6. CCM1974Kenya Seed Co./KARIKenyaSeed Co. Ltd1-12004-55-7Heat tolerant
7. H6251981KARI/KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co./KARI1500-21006-88-10Prolific. Good husk cover
8. H614D1986Kenya Seed Co./KARIKenya Seed Co./KARI1500-21006-97.8Frost tolerant
10. H611D1986KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/KenyaSeed Co.1700-24006-97.8Frost tolerant
11. H612D1986KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/KenyaSeed Co.1500-21006-87.8Semi-flint
12. H613D1986KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/KenyaSeed Co.1500-21006-88-10Semi-flint
13. H6261989Kenya Seed Co./KARIKenya Seed Co./KARI1500-21006-88-10Flint
14. PH1 (PwaniHybrid)1989Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1-12003-45-7Tolerant to lodging/strong stalks. Drought tolerant.
15. DLC11989Kenya Seed Co./KARIKenya Seed Co./KARI800-12002-32-4Flint very early.
16. PAN 51951995PannarPannar Seeds (K)1000-18004-55-6.3Prolific. Tolerant to maize streakvirus.
17. H6271995KSC/KARIKSC/KARI1500-21006-89-12Semi-flint.
18. PH 41995Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1-12003-56-8Heat tolerant. Good standability. Partial MSV resistance.
19. DH011995Kenya SeedCo.Kenya SeedCo.900-14003-44-6Early, staysgreen.
20. H5131995Kenya SeedCo.Kenya SeedCo.1200-16004-56-8Good standability.
21. DH021995Kenya SeedCo.Kenya SeedCo.900-14003-44-6Early, staysgreen.
22. PHB 32531996Pioneer Hybrid, ZimbabwePioneer Hybrid, Zimbabwe800-18004-57-9Wide adaptation. Good standability.
23. H6231999Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1200-17005-77-9Prolific, large dent kernels.
24. H6281999Kenya SeedCo.Kenya SeedCo.1500-21006-89-12Flint.
25. KH600-11D2000KARIKARI1500-18006-97-8Good standablity.Stable performance.
26. KSTP942000KARIKARI1350-18004-44-6Tolerant to Striga.
27. CG41412000MonsantoMonsanto (K)900-17004-54-7Earliness. Fastdry down.
28. H6292000Kenya SeedCo.Kenya SeedCo.1500-21006-89-11Semi-dent.
29. DH032000Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.900-15003-45-6Stays green.Good standability.
30. C50512000MonsantoMonsanto K. Ltd1000-18004-55-8Moderately tolerant to maize streak virus. Easyto shell.
31. PAN 53552000Pannar SeedPannar Seed(K) Ltd1000-18004-55-5.9Moderate MSV resistance.
33. H5152000Kenya SeedCo.Kenya SeedCo.1200-15004-56-8Lodge resistant.
34. H62112001Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1500-21006-89-14Early Short.Semi- flint.
35. H62122001Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1500-21006-810-15Short, semi-flint. Resistant to ear rot.
36. FS6502001OCD (Faida Seeds)OCD (Faida Seeds)1500-22005-78-9Tolerant to maizestreak virus. Good yielder. Flint kernels.
37. KH634A2001KARIKARI-Kakamega1400-18003-55-6Resistant to blight. Greyleaf spot.
38. KH600-15A2001KARIKARI-Kitale1800-25006-87-8Good standability.
39. KH600-16A2001KARI-KitaleKARI-Kitale1800-25006-87-8Stable. Good standability.
40. PAN 992001Pannar Seed Co.Pannar Seed (K) Ltd1000-20005-67-8Grey leaf spot tolerant. Droughttolerant.
41. PAN 52432001Pannar Seed Company (S.A.)Pannar Seed (K) Ltd800-18004-57-8Tolerant to grey leaf spot and northern leaf blight.Prolific.
42. PAN 672001Pannar Seed Company (S.A.)Pannar Seed (K) Ltd800-16004-55-6Resistant to maize streak virus.Tolerant to low soil nitrogen.
43. H5162001KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1200-15004-57-9Resistant to blight,rust and lodging.
44. DH042001Kenya Seed Co.Kenya SeedCo.900-15003-45-6Short stature.
45. DH052001KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.900-15003-45-7High yielding and early maturing.
46. PAN 6912001Pannar Seed (K) LtdPannar Seed (K) Ltd1700-24006-97-8Grey leaf spottolerant. Good standability. Low ear placement.
47. MasenoDouble Cobber2002Lagrotech Seed Co.Lagrotech Seed Co.1000-16003-44-6.8Prolific (frequency of 30-80%) Flint kernels.
48. PHB30H832002Pioneer Hybrid, ZimbabwePioneer Hybrid, Zimbabwe1000-20005-68-11Grey leaf spot tolerant. Ear rotresistance.
49. H62132002KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1600-22006-810-15Highyield. Drought tolerant.
50. WH 6992002Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company1700-22006-87-9Tolerant to smut.
51. WH 9042002Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company1000-17005-66-9Tolerant to streak virus.
52. WS 9092002Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company0-15004-56-9Tolerant to Striga.
53. PAN 6832003Pannar Seed CompanyPannar Seed Company20006-76.9Late maturity. Excellent standability. Excellent tip cover.Resistant to grey leaf spot.
54. PAN 332003Pannar Seed CompanyPannar Seed Company800-18005-65.3High yielding.
55. WH5012003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company1300-17005-67-9Suitable for low input production. Tolerant to greyleafspot, maize streak virusand northern leafblight.
56. WH 5022003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company1000-17004-56-9Very tolerant to maize streakvirus.Tolerant to greyleaf spot, northern leaf light, Striga, droughtand low soilnitrogen tolerance.
57. WH 5042003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company1000-20004.5-5.56-9Tolerant to maizestreak virus, grey leaf spot and northern leaf blight. Green stems at harvest suitable for animal fodder.Tolerant to drought and lowsoil nitrogen.
58. WH 5052003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company500-21004.5-5.56-9Tolerant to maizestreak virus, grey leaf spot and northern leaf blight. Green stems at harvest suitable for animal fodder.Tolerant to low soil nitrogen.
59. WH 5092003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company1000-17005-66-9Tolerant to maize streak virus, grey leaf spot and northern leaf blight.Tolerant to drought.
60. WH 4032003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company1000-15004.55-8Tolerant to leaf diseases. Green stemsat harvest, suitable for animal fodder.
61. WS 1022003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company0-12003-3.82-3Tolerant to maizestreak virus, drought and low soil nitrogen.
62. WS 1032003Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company0-15003-43-4Tolerant to maizestreak virus, grey leaf spot, northern blight, drought and lowsoil nitrogen.
63. H62132002Kenya SeedCo.Kenya SeedCo.1600-22006-89-14.5Semi-flint.
65. H5182002Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1400-17004-57-9Resistant to GLS,rust, blight.
66. KH 600-17A2002KARIKARI1600-23005-67-11Good standability.
67. KH 600-18A2002KARIKARI1600-23005-68-12Good disease tolerance.
68. H5192003Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1200-17004-56.5Prolific, Resistant to ear rots, rust, grey leaf spot, northern leaf blight,stem and root lodgingcompared to H513; semi-dent.
69. H5202003Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1400-17004-54.5Better resistance to northernblight, rust, ear rot, stemand root lodging. Semi- flint. Good husk cover.
70. H5212003KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1000-16004-5.34.5More tolerant to grey leafspot,leafblight, root and stalk lodging than H513; semi-dent.
71. H5222003KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1200-16004-56.3Tolerant to grey leaf spot. Resistant to ear rot, rootand stalk lodging, semi- dent.
72. H5232003KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1200-16004-56.6Better yielding than H623. Tolerant to grey leaf spot.Resistant to root and stalk lodging. Semi- dent.
73. DH 82003KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.900-15003-44.9Good performance in low yielding environments.Resistant to stalk lodging, rootlodging and ear rots. Semi- dent.
74. KSH62142004KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1600-21006-79-12Tolerance to GLS,leaf blight. Lodging resistant. Early maturing.
75. KSH6242004Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1500-18005-68-11Tolerance to GLS,leaf blight, rust. High yielding.
76. DH 102004Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.800-14003-45-6Resistant to rust,ear rot and lodging, goodhusk cover, short stature.
77. DH 092004Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1000-15003-43-5Resistant to root and stalk lodging, good husk cover,high yielding.
78. PAN 152004Pannar Seed CompanyPannar Seed Company800-18004-54-6Resistant to blight,rust, MSV, GLS. Good husk cover and standability.
79. SC Duma432004Agri-SeedcoInternationalAgri-Seedco International800-18004-56-7Resistant to ear rot, rust, MSV, mottle virus, drought. Early maturity.
80. SC Duma432004Agri-SeedcoInternationalAgri-Seedco International800-18004-56-7Resistant to ear rot, rust, MSV, drought.Early maturity.
81. FICA42004FICA seedsFICA seeds800-18004-56-7Resistant to rust, MSV, GLS,blight, good husk cover, drought. Striga tolerant.
82. DKC 80-532004Monsanto (K) LtdMonsanto (K) Ltd900-17004-55-8Tolerance to GLS, MSV. Good standability, wide adaptability, prolific.
83. DKC 80-732004Monsanto (K) LtdMonsanto (K) Ltd1500-17005-67-10Tolerance to GLS, MSV, diplodia. Good husk cover.
84. DKC 80-332004Monsanto (K) LtdMonsanto (K) Ltd900-17005-66-8Resistant to GLS, good standability.
85. WS2022004Western Seed CompanyWestern Seed Company0-15003-43-5Resistant to MSV, drought,low soil nitrogen.
86. KH500-21A2004KARIKARI1600-20005-67-8Good standability, husk cover.Resistant to MSV, head smut.Early maturing.
87. KH500-31A2004KARIKARI1800-21006-76-7Resistant to rust, MSV, blight.Stays green (for fodder).
88. KH500-32A2004KARIKARI1300-18005-66-8Resistant to blight, rust,MSV.
89. KH500-33A2004KARIKARI1400-18005-67Resistant to blight.
90. KH500-34A2004KARIKARI1300-18005-66-8Early maturing,Resistant to rust, MSV, blight.
91. KK SYN-12004KARIKARI1500-18003-44-5Wide adaptability. Responsive to lowinput environment. Resistant to MSV.
92. KK SYN-22004KARIKARI1500-18003-45-6Wide adaptability. Responsive to lowinput environment. Resistant to MSV.
93. KH 631Q2004KARIKARI1000-15004-55-7Quality proteinmaize, good husk cover, resistant to GLS, ear rot, rust, blight.
93. EMB 2042004KARIKARI1000-15005-67-8Quality protein maize, good husk cover, resistant to GLS, ear rot, rust, blight.
95. PHB 30 G972003Pioneer Hybrid ZimbabwePioneer Hybrid Zimbabwe1200-20004-56-9Resistant to greyleaf spot. Resistant to ear rots. Tolerant to maize streak virus. Good grainquality. Best formid- altitudes.
96. LAGROTECH EARLY2003Lagrotech Seed CompanyLagrotech Seed CompanyBelow 15002.7-3.52.3Good ear cover.Early maturing. Striga tolerant. Drought escaping.
97. SIMBA 612003SEEDCOSEEDCO18004.57-10Tolerant to MSV and GLS.
98. DK 80712003MonsantoMonsanto1500-170056-9Flint grain.
99. DK 80312003MonsantoMonsanto900-17004 - 4.76-8GLS tolerant.
8.NATIONAL PYRETHRUM VARIETY LISTSpecies: Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal production altitude range (Masl)Duration to peak production(months)Flower yield (t ha-1 y-1)Special attributes
1. 47431968KARIPBK<21009-10–High pyrethrins content.
2. 30921968KARI/PBKPBK19009-10–High pyrethrins content.
3. Ma/62/4281968KARI/PBKPBK22009-10–High pyrethrins content.
4. P41970KARI/PBKPBK21009-100.6-0.8High pyrethrins content.
5. Sb/66/1071976KARI/PBKPBK22009-100.9-1High pyrethrins content.
6. Ks/71/961977KARI/PBKPBK17009-10–High pyrethrins content.
7. Sb/65/581977KARI/PBKPBK19009-10–High pyrethrins content.
8. Mo/70/8451977KARI/PBKPBK22009-10–High pyrethrins content.
9. Mo/70/11241979KARI/PBKPBK22009-100.9-1High pyrethrins content.
10. Ma/71/4231979KARI/PBKPBK22009-101-1.1High pyrethrins content.
11. Ma/75/41979KARI/PBKPBK22009-100.9-1High pyrethrins content.
12. Mo/74/1221982KARI/PBKPBK17009-100.9-1High pyrethrins content.
13. Ks/71/61979KARI/PBKPBK17009-100.9-1High pyrethrins content.
14. Ks/75/3131979KARI/PBKPBK17009-101.1-1.2High pyrethrins content.
15. KS/70/641979KARI/PBKPBK17009-101-1.2High pyrethrins content.
16. Ma/70/10131979KARI/PBKPBK22009-101.1-1.2High pyrethrins content.
17. L/75/4871980KARI/PBKPBK22009-101.1-1.2High pyrethrins content.
18. Ks/75/3361980KARI/PBKPBK17009-101.1-1.2High pyrethrins content.
19. L/75/4771980KARI/PBKPBK22009-101-1.1High pyrethrins content.
20. Ks/72/431980KARI/PBKPBK17009-100.9-1High pyrethrins content.
21. Ma/74/2231982KARI/PBKPBK22009-100.9-1High pyrethrins content.
22. Mo/74/4431982KARI/PBKPBK1700-22009-101-1.1High pyrethrins content.
23. K2181988KARI/PBKPBK17009-100.9-1.1High pyrethrins content.
24. K2351988KARI/PBKPBK17009-100.6-1.1High pyrethrins content.
9.NATIONAL SUNFLOWER VARIETY LISTSpecies: Helianthus annus L
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal production altitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (days)Seed yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. H0671974KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/KenyaSeed Co.1500-2400130-1402-3High oil content.
2. Kenya White1957KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/KenyaSeed Co.1500-2300160-1702-3Average oil content.
3. Kenya Fedha1981KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/KenyaSeed Co.1000-2300130-1353-4High oil content.
4. Kenya Shaba1981KARI/KenyaSeed Co..KARI/KenyaSeed Co1000-2300130-1353-4Average oil content.
5. H.8941988KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1500-2400125-1352-3Combines highyield with high oil content.
6. H8931988Kenya Seed Co.Kenya SeedCo.1500-2400130-1352-3High oil content.
7. H0011989Kenya Seed Co.Kenya SeedCo.1500-2400120-1252-3Early.
8. H.8981989Kenya Seed Co.Kenya SeedCo.1500-2200130-1352-3High oil content.
9. H89981992KenyaSeed Co.Kenya Seed Co.900-2200120-1253-4Early, Highoil content.
10. PAN 73521994Pannar Seed CompanyPannarSeed (K) Ltd1000-2200120-1501.9-2.5High oil content Black seeds.
11. PAN 73691994Pannar Seed CompanyPannar Seed (K) Ltd1000-2200120-1501.2-2Blackseeds 44% oil content. Tolerant to bird attacks.
10.NATIONAL COTTON VARIETY LISTSpecies: Gossypium hirsutum
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Lint yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. KSA 81 M1998KARIKARI, Kibos0-13004-52-5Fine fibrelint.
11.NATIONAL FINGER MILLET VARIETY LISTSpecies: Eleusine corocana L. Gaertn
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. P2241981KARIKARI,Katumani1150-17503-42-5Tolerant to lodging andblast.
2. Nakuru/FMI1996KARI – LanetBRCKARI,Kakamega1750-23005-72.0Tolerant to cold and drought.
3. Kat/FM I2000KARIKARI,Katumani250-115031.0Drought tolerant.
12.NATIONAL PEARL MILLET VARIETY LISTSpecies: Pennisetum glaucum L. Gaertn
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. Kat/PM 12000KARIKARI Katumani250-11502-32.780% bristled;tolerant to bird damage.
2. Kat/PM 22000KARIKARI Katumani250-115022.3Grain used atdrought stage.
3. Kat/PM-32001KARIKARI Katumani250-115021.8Bold grains.
13.NATIONAL FOXTAIL MILLET VARIETY LISTSpecies: Setaria italica L
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seedOptimal source production altitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. Kat/Fox-11981KARIKARI-Katumani250-15003-41.8Cream grain colour.
   
   
   
   
14.NATIONAL SORGHUM VARIETY LISTSpecies: Sorghum bicolour
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Grain (G) and/or Forage(F) yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. BJ281978KARIKARI-Lanet1750-230072.5-3.0 (G)Dual purpose.
2. 2Kx 171981KARI/KSCKARI/KSC250-150032.5 (G)Hard endosperm.Dehulled to make a rice-likeproduct.
3. IS761981KARI/KSCKARI/KSC250-150032-3 (G)Semi-hard endosperm.
4. IS85951982KARIKARI-Katumani250-180032.7 (G)Grain coveredby glum. Low bird damage.
5. Gadam1994KARIKARI0-150032-2.5 (G)Specially adaptedto coastal and semi- arid lowlands.
6. Ikinyaluka1996KARIKARI1750-230078 (F)High qualityforage.
7. IS81931996KARIKARI500-160042.5 (G)Resistant to birddamage.
8. Kat/PRO I1998KARI/KSCKARI/KSC1000-1700–– 
9. Seredo1970sKARI/KSCKARI/KSC250-175042.7 (G)Wide adaptability.
10. Serena1970sKARI/KSCKARI/KSC250-175032.7 (G)Wide adoptability.
11. KARI Mtama-12000KARIKARI-Katumani250-18003-3.53.4 (G)Tolerant to stem borer.
12. E12912000KARIKARI-LANET1750-230072.7 (G) 2.7 (F)Dual purpose. Good beverage quality.
13. E 65182000KARIKARI-LANET1750-230083.4 (G)7.2 (F)High quality.
15.NATIONAL BARLEY VARIETY LISTSpecies: Hordeum vulgare
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Grain yield (t ha1)Special attributes
1. Tumaini1978EABL/KARIEast AfricanBreweries Ltd and KARI2100-24004.54.3Malting.
2. Bima1984EABL/KARIEast African Breweries Ltd and KARI1800-24004.53.0Malting.Resistant to leaf rust (Puccinia hordei).
3. Ahadi1989EABL/KARIKenya Breweries LtdAbove 24004.54.6Malting.Resistant to scald.
4. Sabini1993EABLKenya Breweries LtdAbove 21004.53.81Moderately resistant to scald and leaf rust.Malting.
5. Ngao1993KBLKenya Breweries Ltd1500-18003-3.52-9Early maturity.
6. Bahati1997EABL/KARIKenya Breweries Ltd1500-18004.55.1Moderate/goodresistance to scaldand leaf rust. Hasstrong straw, malting.
7. Karne2001EABLKenya Breweries Ltd1800-21004-54.0Goodresistance toBYDVand scald, malting.
16.NATIONAL RICE VARIETY LISTSpecies: Oryza sativa L
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration tomaturity (months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. Basmati KARIKARI-KibosNDNDNDND
2. Sindano KARIKARI-KibosNDNDNDND
17.NATIONAL WHEAT VARIETY LISTSpecies: Triticum aestivum L.
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (days)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. Kenya Tembo1975KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1800-2100120-1401.3-1.8Lodging resistance.
2. Kenya Kongoni1975KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1800-2700120-1401.3-1.6Acid soil tolerant.
3. Kenya Fahari1977KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1800-2400110-1301.1-1.6Resistant to Russian wheataphid.
4. Kenya Nyumbu1982KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI1800-2100125-1451.3-1.8Resistant to stemrust.
5. Kenya Mbuni1987KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1800-2400120-1402.8-6.0High yielding.
6. Kenya Kwale1987KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.2100-24001302.8-6.7High yielding. Tolerant to sprout.
7. Kenya Pasa1989KARI/KenyaSeed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1800-2400120-1402.3-6.7High yield. Resistant to lodging.
8. Kenya Chiriku1989KARI/Kenya Seed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1800-2400120-1402.6-6.0Resistant to rust.
9. Kenya Duma1998KARIKARI-Njoro<180075-902.0-3.4Drought tolerant and early maturity.
10. Kenya Mbega1998KARIKARI1800-21001353.0-6.8High yielding.Resistant to leaf rust.
11. Ngamia1998KARIKARI1800-240090-1001.8-3.6Drought tolerant.
12. KenyaChozi1999KARIKARI1500-1800130-1352.3-5.6Drought tolerant.
13. KenyaHeroe1999KARIKARI2100-24001353.5-7.2High yielding.
14. KenyaYombi1999KARIKARI1800-2100110-1203.3-7.0High yielding.
16. KS Mwamba2001Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1500-2400120-1302.0-5.6Wide adaptation. High yield.
17. Njoro BW12001KARIKARI1800-240090-1002.2-4.7Drought tolerant.High protein content.
18. Njoro BW22001KARIKARI Njoro1800-2400110-1203.7-8.0Tolerant to acid soil. Resistant to lodging.
18.NATIONAL COMMON BEAN VARIETY LIST)Species: Phaseolus vulgaris L
Variety name/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity (months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. Mwitemania(GLP92)1982KARI/KSCKARI/KSC900-16002-31.2-1.5Drought tolerant.
2. Rosecoco (GLP2)1982KARI/KSCKARI/KSC1500-20002-31.8-2High yield. Wide adaptation.Attractive seed colour. Good taste.
3. Mwezi Moja(GLP1004)1982KARI/KSCKARI/KSC1200-16002-31.2-1.5Goodperformance in dry areas.Early maturity. Tolerant to drought and beanfly.
4. Canadian Wonder (GLP- 24)1982KARI/KSCKARI/KSC1200-18003-3.51.3-1.8Moderately resistant to angular leaf spot.
5. GLP-92Pinto bean1982KARI/KSCKARI/KSC100-15003-3.51.7Wideadaptation Resistant to halo blight.
6. GLP-585 Redharicot1982KARIKARI1500-20002.5-31-1.5Suitable for high rainfall areas.Resistant to bean commonmosaic virus.
7. GLP-X 1127New Mwezi Moja1982KARI/KSCKARI/KSC1000-15002.5-31-1.5Wide adaptation. Resistant to bean common mosaic virus. Tolerant to rust.
8. Kat/Bean 21987KARIKARI- Katumani1200-18002-31-1.2Tolerant to shading.
9. Kat x 161994KARIKARI- Katumani900-16002-31.5-1.8High yielding.
10. Kat x 56(Katex56)1995KARIKARI- Katumani900-18002.5-31.5-1.8High yielding.
11. Kat x 691995KARIKARI- Katumani1200-18002-31.5-1.8High yielding.
12. KK 22 (RWR719)1996KARIKARI- Kakamega1500-18002.5-31.8-2Tolerant to rootrot.
13. Kat/Bean 1 (Katheka)1987KARIKARI- Katumani1000-18002.51.2-1.5Early maturity.
14. KK8(SCAM-80/15)1997KARIKARI- Kakamega1500-18002.5-31.8-2Tolerant to rootrot.
12. KK15(MLB49/879)1997KARIKARI- Kakamega1500-18002.5-31.8-2Tolerant to rootrot.
16. Kat-Bean91998KARIKARI- Katumani900-16002.5-31-1.8Tolerant to heat.
17. WairimuDwarf1998Kenya SeedCo.Simlaw Seeds500-18002.6-2.81.0-2.0ND
19.NATIONAL SNAP BEAN AND CLIMBING BEAN VARIETY LISTS
CropVarietyname/codeYear of releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity(months)Grain yield(t ha-1)Specialattributes
FRENCH BEANSPhaseolus vulgaris1. Kutuless (J12)2000KARIKARI-Thika1000-18001.5-25-7.5Resistant to rust.Good snupapability. Extra finegreen pods.
CLIMBING BEANS1. Flora1996KARIKARI-Kakamega1500-22004-52-2.5Light pink pods.
Phaseolus vulgaris2. Mvunikingi1996KARIKARI-Kakamega1500-22004-52-2.5Red pod.
 3. Umubano1996KARIKARI-Kakamega1500-22004-52-2.5Dark red pods.
20.NATIONAL PIGEON PEA VARIETY LISTSpecies: Cajanus Cajan L. Mills p.
Variety name/codeYearof releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity(months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. Kat 7771981KARIKARI- Katumani600-15005-61.5-2.2Tolerant to fusarium wilt.
2. Kat 81/3/31981KARIKARI- Katumani900-18005.5-62.0-2.5Tolerant to fusarium wilt.
3. ICEAP000 40(Kat/Mbaazi 2)1995KARIND900-18004-62.0-2.5Tolerant to insect pest and wilt and medium maturity.
4. Mbaazi-11998KARIKARI- Katumani600-9003-41.8-2.2Short duration (single season).
5. Katumani 60/81998KARIKARI- Katumani10-18004-52.0-2.5Short duration.Ratoons well.
6. Kat/Mbaazi 3NDKARIKARI- Katumani10-15003-3.51.5-2.0Extra early.Short duration.
7. ICEA P00068NDKARIKARI- Katumani10-15004-62-2.5Medium maturity.
21.NATIONAL COWPEA VARIETY LISTSpecies: Vigna Ungulculata L. Walps
Variety name/codeYearof releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity(months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Special attributes
1. HB48/10E1987KARIKARI Katumani0-12002-2.51.2-1.4Tolerant to viraldiseases
2. 27-11989KARIKARI Katumani600-12002.5-31.5-1.8Dual purpose.
3. ICV111992ICIPEND1-15002.52.2Pest tolerant.
4. MTW 631998IITAKARI1-100022.5Pest tolerant.
5. MTW 6101998IITAKARI1-100022.5Large seeds.
6. Machakos 66 (M66)1998KARIKARI Katumani1200-15002.5-31.5-1.8Dual purpose.Deep greenmid- ribs.
7. K 802000KARIKARI Katumani1200-18002.5-31.8-2.0Dual purpose.Tolerant to thrips. Silvery mid-ribs.
8. KVU-419(Kunde419)2000KARIKARI Katumani0-12002–2.51.2-1.5Drought tolerant.Extraearly.
9. KCP 0222000KARIKARI Katumani0-12002–2.51.2-1.5Super early.
10. Kunde 1NDWestern Seed Co.Western Seed Co.Below 20002.5-31.2-2.5Dual purpose.
22.NATIONAL MUNG BEAN AND DOLICHOS BEAN VARIETY LISTS
CropVarietyname/codeYearof releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity(months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Specialattributes
MUNG BEANSVigna radiata L.1. Kat. Dengu221998KARIKARI-Katumani10-16002.5-31.0-1.3Yellow seed. No stoniness.
2. Kat. Dengu261998KARIKARI-Katumani10-16002.5-31.3-1.5Green bold seeds. Nostoniness.
DOLICHOS BEANDolichospupureum1. KAT/DL-11978KARIKARI-Katumani10-20003-3.53.0-4.0Determinate. Blackseeds.
2. KAT/DL-21987KARIKARI-Katumani10-20003.5-42.5-3.3Determinate. Creamseeds.
3. KAT/DL-31995KARIKARI-Kari10-20003.5-4.02.8-3.0Indeterminate. Dualpurpose.
23.NATIONAL RHODES GRASS VARIETY LISTSpecies: Chloris guyana
Variety name/codeYearof releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity(months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Specialattributes
1. MbararaRhodes1960KARI/Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1000-25004-6 Months19-21Drought tolerant. Goodforage.
2. Boma Rhodes1975KARI/Kenya Seed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co1000-250090-105 days7-19High seedand forage yield.Wideadaptation.Easy to manage.
3. Elmba Rhodes1976KARI/Kenya Seed Co.KARI/Kenya Seed Co.1000-250090-105 days7-198Goodseed yield. Good palatability.
24.NATIONAL SETARIA AND PANNICUM GRASSES VARIETY LIST
CropVarietyname/codeYearof releaseOwner(s)Maintainer and seed sourceOptimal productionaltitude range (Masl)Duration to maturity(months)Grain yield (t ha-1)Specialattributes
SETARIA GRASS(Setariasphacelata)1.Nandi seteria1956KARI/Kenya Seed Co.KARI/KenyaSeed Co.1000-250070-80 days6.6-16.4Drought tolerant. Goodforage.
       Goodpersistence(under grazing).
2. NasiwasetariaNDKARI/Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.1000-250075-906.5-17.4Goodpersistence (under grazing).Drought tolerant. Goodforage.
PANNICUMGRASS(Pannicum spp)1. Coloured Guinea1955KARI/Kenya Seed Co.Kenya Seed Co.50-200050-604.8-12.8Good seed yield.
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