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Crop Variety Details for Maize - BH546

ES Code 419:2012
Registered Variety Name BH546
Variety Released in Issue No. 16
Common Name Maize - BH546
Scientific Name BH546
Released For (yield, drought, pest resistance...) Yield
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Variety Image No Image
Altitude (m.a.s.l) 1000-1750
Rainfall (mm) 500-800
Soil Type Vertisols
Nutritional Merit Carbohydrate
Year of Release Jan. 1, 2013
Breeder Seed Maintainer Bako ARC
Planting Method Row
Seed Rate (kg/ha) 25 -30
Planting Dates Late may to mid June, at the onset of rain
P2O5 Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 46
N Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 64
Days to Heading 64
Days to Maturity 120
Panicle Length (cm) --
1000 Seed Weight (g) 350-400
Seed Color White
Flower Color Not mentioned
Leaf Arrangement Not mentioned
Crop Pest Reaction Resistant to rust and blight
On Farm Yield Amount (qt/ha) 50-60
On station Yield Amount (qt/ha) 60-70
Variety Status Adaptation area: Drought stressed,mid-altitude areas of Ethiopia such as Babile, Dhera,Melkasa, Mieso, adami Tulu.
Variety Source Domestic
National Maize - BH546  Breeder Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - BH546 Prebasic Seed stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - BH546  Basic Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - BH546  Certified Seed Stock =25827 Quintal View Stock Detail