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MAIZE - Characteristics of hybrids

S.No.
Particulars COH(M) 8
1.
Year of Release
2013
2.
Parentage
UMI 1201 X UMI 1230
3.
Duration
Medium (100 - 105 days)
4.
Season
Irrigated:
June-July (Aadi pattam)
Nov- dec (Karthigai pattam)
Dec-Jan (Thai pattam)
Apr- May (Chittirai pattam)
Rainfed:
Sept - Oct (Puratassi Pattam)
5.
Av.Grain yield
Irrigated: 7500 – 8000 kg/ha Rainfed :   5000 – 5500 kg/ha
6.
Salient features
• Grains are bold, Orange yellow, semi-dent type
• Suited for both irrigated and rainfed condition
• Multiple disease resistance -Maydis Leaf Blight, Turcicum Leaf Blight, Sorghum Downy Mildew, Post Flowering Stalk Rot
• Moderate resistance to stem borer




          
COH(M)8

 

Updated on Apr 2023

 

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