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CG FARRAPO: a sudangrass cultivar with high biomass and grain yields

Abstract

The new sudangrass cultivar [Sorghum sudanense (Piper) Stapf.] was developed by the method of selection of individual plants with progeny testing. The most important traits are high biomass yield with high grain yield.

Key words:
Sorghum sudanense (Piper) Stapf.; plant breeding; forage traits; grain yield

Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Departamento de Fitotecnia, 36570-000 Viçosa - Minas Gerais/Brasil, Tel.: (55 31)3899-2611, Fax: (55 31)3899-2611 - Viçosa - MG - Brazil
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