SAMSORG 53 (12KNICSV-252)

Crop Name: Sorghum

National Code: NGSB-23-58

Variety Name: SAMSORG 53

Original Name: 12KNICSV-252

Outstanding Characteristics: High grain and biomass yield, semi-dwarf, Fe dense (54.0ppm/1g) and tolerant to striga. (3.8t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sudan Savannah

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): 3.8

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023