Commodity: Maize
| Name of variety | CSIR-CRI ɔnwanwa |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Maize |
| National Code | GH/Zm/002/19 |
| Origin/Source | IITA |
| Applicant | CSIR-Crops Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Forest, Forest Transition & Guinea Savannah |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | Single cross hybrid |
| Year of release | 2012 |
| Year of registry | 2019 |
Seed colour: Orange;
Days to 50% silk: 55;
Plant height (cm): 173;
Ear height (cm): 88;
Tassel colour: Deep Purple;
Tassel arrangement: Open and alternate;
Silk colour: Deep Purple;
Stem colour: Deep purple;
Cob length (cm): 18.5;
Cob diameter (cm): 4.5;
Kernel depth (cm): 1.0;
Kernel arrangement: Straight;
Kernel type: Flint
Potential orange maize for improved nutrition and health; Suitable for human, poultry and livestock consumption; Maturity: 110-115 days; Potentialyield (tons/ha): 7.9; Excellent for industrial preparations such as grits and kenkey; Moisture %: 11.8; Protein %: 12.1; Fibre %: 1.1; Fat %: 5.7; Ash %: 1.4;Carbohydrate %: 71.6; Water binding capacity %: 319.7; Solubility%:17.1; Swelling power%:9.6; Pro-vitamin A (µg/g): 6.0