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Crop Variety Details for Maize - PAC 781

ES Code 419:2012
Registered Variety Name PAC 781
Variety Released in Issue No. 16
Common Name Maize - PAC 781
Scientific Name PAC 781
Released For (yield, drought, pest resistance...) drought
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Variety Image No Image
Altitude (m.a.s.l) 1000-1750
Rainfall (mm) 500-800
Soil Type Cambisols
Nutritional Merit Carbohydrate
Year of Release Jan. 1, 2013
Breeder Seed Maintainer GCT Trading
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 or as per recommendation for the area
N Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 64 or as per recommendation for the area
Days to Heading 67
Days to Maturity 130
Panicle Length (cm) --
1000 Seed Weight (g) 250-350
Seed Color White
Flower Color Light Yellow
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.
Variety Source Imported
National Maize - PAC 781  Breeder Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - PAC 781 Prebasic Seed stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - PAC 781  Basic Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - PAC 781  Certified Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail