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Crop Variety Details for Maize - CML-161 X CML-165

ES Code 419:2012
Registered Variety Name CML-161 X CML-165
Variety Released in Issue No. 10
Common Name Maize - CML-161 X CML-165
Scientific Name CML-161 X CML-165
Released For (yield, drought, pest resistance...) Yield
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Variety Image No Image
Altitude (m.a.s.l) 1000-2000
Rainfall (mm) 1000-1200
Soil Type Cambisols
Nutritional Merit Carbohydrate
Year of Release Jan. 1, 2008
Breeder Seed Maintainer EIAR/ Bako National Maize Research Project
Planting Method Row/Brodcast
Seed Rate (kg/ha) 25
Planting Dates Mid May to late May depending on the onset of rainfall
P2O5 Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 69kg/ha or as recommended for the area.
N Fertilizer Rate (kg/ha) 92kg/ha or as recommended for the area
Days to Heading 70
Days to Maturity 138
Panicle Length (cm) Not mentioned
1000 Seed Weight (g) 400
Seed Color Yellow
Flower Color Yellow
Leaf Arrangement Not mentioned
Crop Pest Reaction • Resistant to rust, blight and GLS • Resistant to lodging
On Farm Yield Amount (qt/ha) 60-70
On station Yield Amount (qt/ha) 90-100
Variety Status
Variety Source Domestic
National Maize - CML-161 X CML-165  Breeder Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - CML-161 X CML-165 Prebasic Seed stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - CML-161 X CML-165  Basic Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail
National Maize - CML-161 X CML-165  Certified Seed Stock =0 Quintal View Stock Detail