TGx 1987-62F ()

Crop Name: Soybean

National Code: NGGM-10-19

Variety Name: TGx 1987-62F

Original Name:

Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturing, high promiscuous nodulation, highly resistant to rust, cercospora leaf spot and bacterial pustule. (2.1t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Forest Transition/Derived Savanna and Northern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA, Ibadan/NCRI, Badeggi

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. Hailu Tefera, Dr. Ranajit, Bandyopadhyay, M.N. Ishaq & Dr. O. Shokalu

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.1

Year of Release: 2010

Year of Registration: 2010