HVC JAIRA: GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRID FOR SINALOA, Mexico

Resumen

Objective: To describe the morphological and agronomic characteristics of HVC JAIRA, a red grain sorghum hybrid. Design/methodology/approach: HVC JAIRA was developed at the INIFAP Culiacán Valley Experimental Station in 2011, as the result of a breeding program based on hybridization. Between 2012 and 2015, performance trials of experimental hybrids were conducted, leading to the selection of the HVC 4AX37R hybrid (HVC JAIRA) due to its tolerance to pests and diseases. Results: According to the evaluation data, the HVC JAIRA hybrid achieved the highest average yield.

Study limitations/implications: Promotion of this hybrid in agroecological environments of the state of Sinaloa is recommended. Findings/conclusions: HVC JAIRA demonstrated adaptability to adverse climatic conditions by consistently producing superior yields across all test locations.