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Mersimoy (EC837891) is a lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) variety developed through a rigorous program of continuous phenotypic selection at the Sinana Agricultural Research Center (SARC). The genotype underwent comprehensive evaluation in multi location variety trials conducted from 2017 to 2019 across representative highland agro ecologies, alongside twelve advanced breeding lines. Across test environments, Mersimoy consistently demonstrated superior mean grain yield, stable performance, and favorable agronomic traits, including desirable plant architecture and early maturity. The variety also exhibited a notably good level of resistance to the major diseases prevalent in lentil growing regions. Based on its yield advantage, agronomic stability, and disease resistance profile, Mersimoy was officially released in 2022 for commercial production. It is specifically recommended for the highland lentil producing zones of Ethiopia, where it is expected to contribute to enhanced productivity, improved resilience, and greater food and nutritional security.