| HYBRID INFORMATIONÂ |
OBA SUPER 6Â |
| Hybrid Type |
Single cross |
| Kernel Colour |
Yellow |
| 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)Â |
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)Â |
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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