Commodity: Maize
| Name of variety | CRI-Ahoɔdzin |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Maize |
| National Code | GH/Zm/006/16 |
| Origin/Source | CSIR-CRI/ IITA |
| Applicant | CSIR-Crops Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Forest, Forest Transition & Guinea Savannah |
|---|---|
| Pedigree/Line | OPV |
| Year of release | 2015 |
| Year of registry | 2016 |
Seed colour: Orange;
Days to 50% silk: 57;
Plant height (cm): 168;
Ear height (cm): 86;
Tassel colour: Purple;
Tassel arrangement: Open and alternate;
Silk colour: Purple;
Stem colour: Green;
Cob length (cm): 16.1;
Cob diameter (cm): 4.1;
Kernel depth (cm): 0.9;
Kernel arrangement: Straight;
Kernel type: Flint
Source of Pro-vitamin A for improvednutrition and health for improved nutrition and health; Suitable for human, poultry and livestock consumption; Maturity: 110-115 days;Potential yield (tons/ha):4.0; Excellent for industrial preparationssuchas grits andkenkey;Moisture %:11.2;Protein%:5.0;Fibre %: 2.5;Fat%:3.4;Ash%: 2.3; Carbohydrate%:75.6, Water binding capacity%: 55.0; Solubility%:21.0; Swelling power%:6.6; Provitamin A (µg/g): 9.