Commodity: Maize
| Name of variety | Abɛɛfo Aburo |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Maize |
| National Code | GH/Zm/005/19 |
| Origin/Source | CIMMYT/ IITA/IRAD |
| Applicant | WACCI-UG |
| Preferred Ecology | Coastal savannah, Transitional and Guinea savannah |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | WACCI- M-1205 |
| Year of release | 2019 |
| Year of registry | 2019 |
Type of variety: single-cross;
Anthocyanin intensity of silks: medium;
Ear /cob length: 22 cm;
Ear-cob diameter: 18 cm;
Number of rows of grains: 16;
Days to 50% anthesis: 50;
Days to 50% silking: 52;
Days to maturity: 90-95;
Plant height: 224 cm;
Ear height: 126 cm;
Kernel type: Semi dent;
Ear shape: Conico-cylindrical;
Colour of grain: white
Potential yield: 10 t/ha; Maturity: Early maturing (90-95); Fairly resistant to maize streak virus disease (MSVD); Moisture: 9.7%; Ash: 1.41%; Fat: 3.8%; Protein: 10.57%; Carbohydrate including Fibre: 74.52%; Energy: 374.56 cal/100g Suitable for food, feed and industrial purposes