SAMSORG-17 (SSV-3(SK-5912))

Crop Name: Sorghum

National Code: NGSB-91-5

Variety Name: SAMSORG-17

Original Name: SSV-3(SK-5912)

Outstanding Characteristics: Good for brewing; high yielding. (1.8-3t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern and Southern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: I.A.R, Samaru, Zaria

Developing Institute: I.A.R. Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: J. Webstar, S.B. King & G.T. York

Potential Yield (t/ha): 3

Year of Release: 1970

Year of Registration: 1991