Charcaterisation of maize ( Qualitative)
As part of the Limagrain germplasm collection from all the 16 regions of Ghana in 2022 and all 115 accessions of maize characterised in CSIR-PGRRI research fields usingCIMMYT-IBPGR (1991) maize descriptor list
CSIR-Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute
The area falls within the semi- deciduous southeast sub-type ecological zone. The mean rainfall is 2,000 in a bimodal pattern with a peak rainfall from May to June and September to October. The mean temperature is 30 degrees and an average RH of 83.25%.
After flowering
Rating of total leaf surface. After milk stage. Observed on at least 20 representative plants
Number of tillers per plant (average of more than 20 representative plants). At flowering
At flowering
Indicate up to three stem colours in the order of frequency. Observed between the two topmost ears. At flowering
Amount of ear damage caused by ear rot and/or insects, etc.
After milk stage
Use the uppermost ear (see Fig. 2)
Indicate up to three kernel colours in the order of frequency
List of accessions included in the dataset