Description
Grain & Nutritional Profile
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Prov itamin A-rich “orange” maize, developed under ZARI/HarvestPlus breeding for biofortification. Licensed to Zamseed in 2013.
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Semi-dent, orange grain—nutritionally enriched and visually distinct.
Maturity & Growth Cycle
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Days to maturity: Approximately 115–125 days, making it an early-to-medium maturing hybrid.
Yield & Agronomic Traits
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Yield potential: Around 7–9 t/ha under good agronomic conditions.
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Large grain size, reported by farmers as favorably big.
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Double cobs per stalk are common, offering strong ear count.
Stress & Disease Resilience
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Drought and GLS tolerance as part of hybrid design.
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Moderate disease resistance, including tolerance to rust, MSV, and GLS.
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Mid-level resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) relative to susceptible varieties.
🌍 Adaptation & Impact
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Released in 2013, commercialized by ZAMSEED in 2015.
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Included in Zambia’s Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) starting 2015-2016, reaching significant adoption.
Feature Summary
| Trait | Details |
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| Grain | Orange (Vitamin A), semi-dent |
| Maturity | Early-medium (115–125 days) |
| Yield | ~7–9 t/ha |
| Grain size & ears | Large kernels; often 2 cobs per plant |
| Stress tolerance | Drought & GLS resistant |
| Disease resistance | Moderate vs rust, MSV, MLN |
| Adoption & impact | Licensed 2013, FISP distribution 2015+ |
| Purpose | Nutrition-focused (Vitamin A enrichment) |
Ideal Users
Best for farmers aiming to grow nutritious, high-yielding orange maize—suitable for early-medium seasons in Zambia, especially where vitamin A enrichment is valued by households and supported by government programs.
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