WESTERN M-46
August 4, 2015
- Suitable for Monsoon (Kharif) and summer irrigated ecosystems.
- Medium maturity (Kharif: 80-85days, Summer: 90-95 days)
- Tall plant, plant height (200-220 cm)
- Effective tillers per plant: 4-6 and synchronized tillering.
- Medium long panicle 25-30cm.
- Thick and compact, cylindrical shape.
- Bold grains, uniform size and shape, brown shining colour.
- Test weight of 1000 grains 7.0-8.00 grams.
- High protein content grains 9-11%.
- Stay green after maturity of panicle plants remain green.
- Long and broad leaves, stocks are juicy good for forage and fodder.
- Resistance to Downey mildew and smut diseases.
- Tolerance to shoot borer.
- Thermo tolerance hybrid , good grain filling in hot summer