Variety traits

Origin of the cultivar — sudangrass

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase

The origin of a sudangrass cultivar is a descriptive characteristic of the breeding method and the initial parental forms, which determines its agrobiological properties.

In the reference 13 varieties crop Sudangrass, where this is mentioned in the description.

In official documentation and registration materials, the origin is recorded as a description of the breeding method, such as mass or individual selection from a population, as well as the use of specific trait donors. This parameter is not subject to quantitative measurement but serves as a qualitative historical reference regarding the genetic material.

For agronomy, the origin is a key indicator of the sudangrass's adaptability to specific soil and climatic conditions and determines the technological features of cultivation. The cultivar type, whether a population or a hybrid, dictates the potential for further seed use and allows for forecasting initial growth intensity, drought resistance, and fodder quality.

General information about the subject — on the page Variety origin.

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Varieties of Sudangrass mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.