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| Variety Name |
Kneja 546 |
| ID |
3269 |
| Latin Name |
Zea mays L. |
| Common Name |
maize |
| Country |
Bulgaria |
| Registration Year |
2009 |
| Short Description |
The mutant variety Kneja 546 was officialy approved in 2009. It was developed by hybridization with mutant (from the cross XM4527 x H-108). The mutant XM4527 is a selection from the chemical treatment of the seeds of inbred line P-3737 with 0.001% NMU. Main improved attributes of mutant variety are high yield and mid-late maturity for grain and silage. |
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Name and Registration
| National Registration Year | 2009 |
Crop Type and Improved Traits
| Propagation Primary | Seed propagated crops |
| Propagation Secondary | Hybrid-pollinating |
| Usage Primary | Food |
| Usage Secondary | Cereals |
| Characteristic Primary | Agronomic and botanic traits |
| Characteristic Primary Sub-Type | Maturity |
| Characteristic Secondary | Yield and contributors |
| Characteristic Secondary Sub-Type | Grain (seed) yield |
Breeding Method Section
| Mutagen Treatment Type | Chemical |
| Chemical Mutagen | NMU |
| Chemical Treatment Dose | 0.001 |
| Chemical Treatment Dose | % |
| Treated Material Type | Seed |
| Phenotype | High yield and mid-late maturity, mutant variety for grain and silage |
Historical Breeding Method
| Breeding Method | Hybrid F1 ( a cross with a mutant line) |
| Mutagen Treatment Type | Chemical |
| Treated Material Type | Seed |
| Parent Variety | P3737 |
| Chemical Mutagen | NMU |
| Chemical Treatment Dose | 0.001% |
| Parent Variety | P3737 |
| Mutant Parent Variety | XM4527 |
Breeders
| 1. | , Maize Research Institute (MRI), Bulgaria |