TWIST
FAO
270
Medium Early
- Good for grain
- Reacts well to improved agrotechnology
- Good dry-down ability during in mature phase
- Staygreen variety
Potential grain yield ―
120-135 HWT/HA
TYPE, HEIGHT:
Modified single cross, medium Early
Plant height — 255-265 cm
Ear Height — 90-100 cm
EAR:
Length — 19-21 cm
Number of kernels rows on cob — 16-18
37-39 kernels in a row
Grain yield at threshing — 83-85%
GRAIN:
Dent yellow corn
Thsnd Kernel Weight — 290-300 g
Harvesting grain moisture — 15-16 %
Resistant to:
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Cold9
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Drought8.5
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Fusarial head blight9
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Lodging9
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Smut diseases9
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European Corn Borer9