SAMSORG 54 (12KNICSV-260)

Crop Name: Sorghum

National Code: NGSB-23-59

Variety Name: SAMSORG 54

Original Name: 12KNICSV-260

Outstanding Characteristics: High grain yield and tolerant to striga. (3.7t/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): 3.7

Year of Release: 2023

Year of Registration: 2023