ZMS623
ZMS623 is a white grain, very high-yielding tall maize hybrid with relatively high cob placement. The hybrid is fairly resistant to all common diseases and pests.
Plant and Stem
Height: 265-287 (276cm)
Seedling Vigor:
Anthocyanic pigmentation of the internodes: Green
Anthocyanic pigmentation of the nodes: Light Purple
Anthocycnlc pigmentation of the brace roots: Light Purple
Cob height: High
Flowering
Anthesis Days: 60-62 days
Silking Days: 62-64days
Silk Colour: Pink
Intensity of anthocyanin: Absent
Leaf
Numbers: 14-16
Length of blade: Medium Narrow
Colour: Medium green
Attitude: Alternate
Pubescence: Present
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Cob
Cob shape: Cylindrical
Diameter: VeryThick
Number of rows: 16-18
Color of core: White
Husk cover: Full
Cob Glum Cover: Medium
Tassel
Time of emergence: Early to medium 55 (50-64)
Anthocyanin on glumes (Tassel colour): Absent
Length of tassel: Medium Large
Number of Lateral Branches: Many
Attitude of Branches: Mostly erect
Spike-let Density: Medium
Glum base anthocyanin ring: Absent
Grain
Size: Medium Large
Type: Semi flint
Colour: White
Shape: Medium Round
Texture: Hard
Weight of 1000 grains: 336gm (220-430g)
Shelling %:87