Oba Super-6 (Premier Seed | Yellow Maize | 2kg) Negotiable

Oba Super-6 CROP CHARACTERISTICS AND ECOLOGICAL ADAPTATION 

HYBRID INFORMATION OBA SUPER 6 

Hybrid Type Single cross 

Kernel ColourYellow

Kernel Type Flint 

Photoperiod Neutral

Maturity date 100 – 105 

Days to mid-silking 60

Adaptation Southern, northern & Sudan Guinea savannas

Plant Height (cm)185 – 195 

Ear Height (cm) 85 – 95

Pest / Disease Tolerance Tolerant to the major diseases of maize, e.g., maize streak virus, downy mildew, rust, leaf blight, and auricularia leaf spot. Biofortified with Pro-Vitamin A. 

Potential Yield (tons/hectare) 7 – 8

Outstanding Characteristics More adapted to southern Guinea savanna, northern Guinea savanna, and Sudan savanna ecologies; high yield; drought tolerant; low soil nitrogen-efficient; excellent plant and ear aspect.

Nutrient Content 9.06 % MC Flour; 1.44 % Ash; 5.68 % Fat; 2.96 % Sugar; 72.88 % Starch; 23.27 % Amylose; 9.54 % Protein 

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