Affiliation(s)
1. Department of Crop Production and Protection, Faculty of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state 821101, Nigeria
2. Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state 821101, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Nine
sorghum varieties comprises of five hybrids from IAR,
Zaria and four local varieties from Turare local community were evaluated at
Turare village in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state
to compare their performance with the aim of selecting the sorghum with the
best performance in yield for multiplication and distribution to the local
farmers. The experiment field was laid using randomized complete block
design (RCBD) with three replications. Random table number was used
to allocate sorghum varieties to plots. Among the nine varieties,
Samsorg 45 was the best performed variety in agronomic characteristics and
yield followed by Samsorg 46 and then Samsorg 40. These three varieties were
selected among the nine varieties. The study concludes that Samsorg 40, 45 and 46 have a better attributes of early
maturity, yield and higher nutritive value. This will relatively translated to
higher income for the farmers. It is therefore recommended that farmers should
be sensitized and educated on their planting.
KEYWORDS
Varieties, yield, agronomic
characteristics, performance and grain.
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