SAMSORG 52 (12KNICSV-297 (YAR GWUIWA))

Crop Name: Sorghum

National Code: NGSB-23-57

Variety Name: SAMSORG 52

Original Name: 12KNICSV-297 (YAR GWUIWA)

Outstanding Characteristics: Earliness, Fe Dense (55.0ppm/1g), tolerant to Striga infestation and dwarfness. (3.7t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sahel and Sudan Savanna

Origin/Source: ICRISAT, Nigeria

Developing Institute: ICRISAT, Nigeria & IAR, Samaru, Zaria;

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: M.Y. Yeye, I.I. Angarawai, D.A. Aba, F. Rattunde, H.A. Ajeigbe, R.O. Abdulmalik, J. Jonah, O. Alabi, J.A.Y. Shebayan & R.S. Adamu

Potential Yield (t/ha): 3.7

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023