SAMSORG 49 (CF 35:5)

Crop Name: Sorghum

National Code: NGSB-18-54

Variety Name: SAMSORG 49

Original Name: CF 35:5

Outstanding Characteristics: Earliness. (2.8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan and Sahel savannah

Origin/Source: ICRISAT Bamako- Regional germplasm

Developing Institute: IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: E. Weltizen, F. Ratunde, M.Y.Yeye, I.I. Angarawai, R.O. Abdulmalik, O. Alabi, J.A.Y. Shebayam, R.S. Adamu, H.A. Ajeigbe and H. Abdulhamid

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.8

Year of Release: 2018

Year of Registration: 2018