SAMSORG 51SW (Yajin-69 (NRSSS005))

Crop Name: Sorghum

National Code: NGSB-20-56

Variety Name: SAMSORG 51SW

Original Name: Yajin-69 (NRSSS005)

Outstanding Characteristics: High Brix content (26%), Brix Extract (15,387 litres/ha). 1.5t/ha (grain)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan and Sahel Savannah

Origin/Source: Exotic lines from China

Developing Institute: IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Aba, D. A., Yeye, M., Angarawai, I., Abdulmalik, R.O., Jerome, J., Shuaibu, M., Shebayan, J.A.Y., Hinjari, A.D., Zafari, B., and Alabi, M.F.

Potential Yield (t/ha): 1.5

Year of Release: 2020

Year of Registration: 2020