Commodity: Maize
| Name of variety | CSIR-Salin-Kawana |
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| Commodity | Maize |
| National Code | GH/Zm/010/19 |
| Origin/Source | CSIR-SARI/ CIMMYT |
| Applicant | CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Guinea Savannah, Coastal Savannah, and ForestSavannah Transition |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | MH1463 |
| Year of release | 2019 |
| Year of registry | 2019 |
Days to 50% Anthesis: 58;
Days to 50% silking: 60;
Silk colour: Purple with cream base;
Plant height:177 cm,
Ear height: 81 cm;
Tassel colour: Purple shade;
Tassel shape: open and alternate;
Grain colour : Yellow;
Kernel type: Intermediate (Flint-Dent)
Potential yield: 10 t/ha; Early maturing; Fairly resistant to maize streak virus disease (MSVD); Moisture: 8.7%; Ash: 1.32%; Fat: 4.3%; Protein: 12.6%; Carbohydrate including fibre: 73.08% Energy: 381.42 cal/100g Suitable for food, feed and industrial purposes