| Name of variety | SC719, Gyemedi |
|---|---|
| Commodity | Maize |
| National Code | GH/Zm/008/16 |
| Origin/Source | SeedCo International |
| Applicant | CSIR-Crops Research Institute |
| Preferred Ecology | Southern Guinea Savannah and Northern Guinea Savannah. |
| Pedigree/Line | Proprietory |
| Year of release | 2016 |
| Year of registry | 2016 |
| Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability | Stem anthocyanin coloration of internodes: Green; Leaf habit: slightly recurved; Plant height: 210 cm; Ear height: 100 cm; Tassel colour: Medium anthocyanin; Grain type: Semi dent; Grain colour: White; Non tillering, plant height (210 cm), medium ear placement, excellent husk cover, pointed leaf tip, clear brace roots. |
|---|---|
| Value for cultivation and use | Days to Maturity: 115 - 120 days; Potential Grain yield: 12.8 t/ha; Pest/ Disease Tolerance: Tolerant to rust (Puccinia polysora), southern leaf blight (E. turcicum), Grey Leaf spot, Maize Streak Virus (MSV); High grain yield, large grain size; Nutrient Content: Oil 3.56%, Starch 55.99%, Protein 8.44%, Fibre 3.29%; Very good for Ga Kenkey, and good for Fanta Kenkey and Banku |
| Name |
|---|
| E. Tembo |
| SEEDCo |
| K. Obeng-Antwi |
| A. Oppong |
| P. F Ribeiro |
| M. B. Ewool |
| CSIR-CRI |
| CSIR-CRI |
| A. Haruna |
| G. B. Adu |
| CSIR-SARI |