A Compendium of Hybrids and Composites of Maize (1993-2012) S. No. 1.
Name of Hybrid
Rajendra Hybrid Makka-3
2.
Pedigree/Parentage
Dholi inbred 32 x Dholi inbred 40
3.
Developing Centre
RAU, Dholi
4.
Contribution of Persons in Evolving this Variety
Rajendra Prasad, Ajay Kumar, PB Jha, PK Singh, MM Jha and M Kumar
5.
Year
-
6.
Notification 1.
Number
2.
Date
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RHM-3
7.
Description of Hybrid
Presence of Stem: anthocyanin colouration of brace root, wide Tassel: length of main axis above upper side branch and conico-cylindrical Ear: shape.
8.
Description of the Parents of the Hybrids
Dholi inbred 32 was derived through continuous sefling and selection for seven generations of Pop-65 maintained at Dholi. Dholi inbred-40 was derived from Pop-147 (Y) through continuous selfing and selection for 6 generations. Effective selection was practiced during inbreeding process in order to develop these two promising parental inbred lines.
9.
Identifiable Distinguishing Morphological Characters
Long Ear: length without husk and round Kernel: shape.
10.
No. of days to Maturity
Medium
11.
Reaction to Major Pests and Diseases
The hybrid is resistance against MLB and TLB
12.
Quality of Produce
Its grains are bold with orange yellow colour and sweet taste
13.
Reaction to Stress (Special Character)
-
14.
Area of Adoption
Bihar
15.
Production conditions
Kharif
16.
Average grain yield (q/ha)
50
17.
Remarks
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