Commodity: Maize
| Name of variety | CRI-Nkunim |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Maize |
| National Code | GH/Zm/007/16 |
| Origin/Source | Pannar/ CSIR-CRI |
| Applicant | CSIR-Crops Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Forest, Forest Transition & Guinea Savannah |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | Proprietary |
| Year of release | 2015 |
| Year of registry | 2016 |
Three way hybrid;
Seed colour: Yellow;
Days to 50% silk: 59,
Plant height (cm): 205;
Ear height (cm): 105;
Tassel colour: Cream;
Tassel arrangement: Open and alternate;
Silk colour: cream with light purple base;
Stem colour: Green;
Cob length (cm): 17.1;
Cob diameter (cm): 5.1;
Kernel depth (cm): 1.3,
Kernel arrangement: Straight;
Kernel type: Flint
Drought tolerant; suitable for human; poultry and livestock consumption. Maturity: 105-110 days; Potential yield (8 tons/ha); Excellent for industrial preparations such as grits; Very good for domestic purposes; Moisture %: 9.5; Protein %: 4.3; Fibre %: 1.4; Fat %: 1.7; Ash %: 1.9; Carbohydrate %: 81.1; Water binding capacity:73.9%; Solubility %: 14.0; Swelling power%: 7.4