Crop Name: Sorghum
National Code: NGSB-11-40
Variety Name: SAMSORG 42
Original Name: SSV98001
Outstanding Characteristics: High yielding, large white seeded type. (2.5-3t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: Southern Guinea Savanna
Origin/Source: Selection from local germplasm
Developing Institute: IAR, Zaria
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: D. A. Aba, M. A. Yeye, Alhassan U., Ibrahim I.& J. A. Y. Shebayan.
Potential Yield (t/ha): 3
Year of Release: 2011
Year of Registration: 2011