Commodity: Maize
| Name of variety | RMG-Obaapa |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Maize |
| National Code | GH/Zm/004/19 |
| Origin/Source | South Africa |
| Applicant | RMG Ghana Limited |
| Preferred Ecology | Forest, Guinea Savannah and Transition zones |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | Proprietary material |
| Year of release | 2019 |
| Year of registry | 2019 |
Slightly re-curved Tassel: attitude of lateral branches;
Presence of anthocyanin coloration of silks;
Dark green leaf colour, Long Ear length (without husk);
Flint-like type of grain (in middle third of ear);
White color of top of grain;
Red Margin of First Leaf;
Silk colour: Cream base with purple shade;
Tassel colour: Cream and purple shade;
Tassel arrangement: Open and alternate.
Drought tolerant, Hard grain for better weevil resistance.Sweet flavor for roasting.Good husk cover and cob hang (reduces cob rots), Stay green (leavesstay green and healthyuntil cob matures) Potential yield (9.0 t/ha); Tolerant to pests and diseases such as Maize Streak Virus, Grey Leaf Spot (GLS), Rust, Northern Corn Leaf Blight (NCLB) and Diplodia