Crop Name: Sorghum
National Code: NGSB-16-50
Variety Name: SAMSORG 45
Original Name: 12KNICSV-188
Outstanding Characteristics: Early maturity and high grain iron (Fe) (128.99ppm/1g) content. (4.2t/ha)
Agroecological Zones: Sudan and Sahel Savanna ecologies
Origin/Source: ICRISAT, Mali
Developing Institute: ICRISAT, Kano
Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Angarawai I.I., Hakeem, A. Ajeigbe, Eva R. Weltzien, F. Rattunde, D. A. Aba and D. A. Halilu
Potential Yield (t/ha): 4.2
Year of Release: 2016
Year of Registration: 2016