Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania

Taasisi ya Kuthibiti Ubora wa Mbegu

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TAN 254
Jina
TAN 254
Zao
Maize (Zea mays L.)
Mwaka wa Usajili
2006
Registrant / Applicant
Tanseed International Ltd
Production Altitude and Range
Low to medium
Maeneo Yanayo Faa
Morogoro, Pwani, Tanga, Lindi, Mtwara, Dodoma, Singida, Tabora
Grain Yield
4-6
Distinctive Characters
Leaf orientation: angle moderately small,Days to 50% tasseling: 57 days,Glume anthocyanin colouration: very weak,Seed or grain: flinty,Plant height: 2.5-2.8 m (variable)
Special Attributes
Good resistance to Maize streak virus, Turcicum leaf blight, Cob rots, Grey leaf spot and Common rust