WESTERN M-46 ( Bajra )
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS OF WESTERN M - 46
| CHARACTER | HYBRID |
|---|---|
| Days of Maturity | 75-80 |
| Plant Height (cm) | 170 - 180 |
| Days to 50 % flowering | 55 - 60 |
| Foliage colour | Green to dark Green |
| Leaf size | Medium to broad |
| Steam base colour | Light purple |
| Steam girth | 1.2-1.5 |
| No of Tillers | 3-4 |
| No of Nodes | 8 - 10 |
| Node Colour | Green |
| Node surface | Non-hairy |
| No of Internodes | 7-9 |
| Leaf Structure | Smooth |
| CHARACTER | HYBRID |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Green to dark green |
| Leaf size | Medium to broad |
| Ear head Shape | Conical |
| Ear head Length | 25-28 |
| Ear head width | 3-4 |
| Ear head type | Compact |
| Anther colour | Light yellow |
| Seeds colour | Gray |
| Seeds Type | Bold and shiny |
| Days to maturity of main Panicle | 90-95 days |
| Yield potentiality/ac | 1950-2150 kg |
| Fodder Yield/ac | 5400-5700 kg |
| Agronomical Features | 1. Moderately Resistant to downy mildew 2. Lodging resistance |