MASTROP 143 (Hybrid)
MAS Seeds MASTROP 143 – High-Yielding Tropical Maize for Food & Feed
The variety exhibits outstanding disease tolerance, particularly against Helminthosporium, with a 9/9 stay-green rating that prevents premature dry-down. Field trials demonstrate consistent performance, achieving 16–18 rows with 35–38 grains per row even under moderate stress conditions.
Key Features:
• Dual-purpose: Ideal for grain and silage production.
• Stress resilience: Maintains yield potential in rainfall-limited conditions.
• Agronomic flexibility: Adapts to tropical/subtropical climates (600–1200 mm rainfall).
• Excellent early vigour: Quick canopy establishment for weed suppression.
Variety Specifications
• Plant Height: Tall (>250 cm).
• Grain Type: Flint-dent (vitreous yellow).
• Kernel Rows: 16–18.
• Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW): 330 g.
Growing Recommendations
• Grain production: 65,000–85,000 plants/ha.
• Silage systems: 70,000–90,000 plants/ha.
• Intercropping: Compatible with legumes in northern Ghana.
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