TAN 250
Jina
TAN 250
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
3-5
Distinctive Characters
Leaf orientation: medium angle, Days to 50% tasseling: 58- 65 days,Glume anthocyanin colouration: very weak, Days to 50% silking: 62 – 69 days,Seed or grain : flinty,Plant height: 1.5-2.5 m (variable)
Special Attributes
Excellent resistance to Maize streak virus and Grey leaf spot, good resistance to Turcium leaf blight, Cob rot and Common rust