Broad categories of hybrids
• Hybrids for high input environments "top-end" yield potentia
• Hybrids for low input/yield challenged environments
Breeding objectives
• High yielding
• Medium to full maturity
• Narrow shank & compact husk
• High shelling percentage & high test-weight
• Attractive golden orange semi-dent to semi-flint type of kernels
• Stay green
• Wider adaptability
• Tolerance to leaf blights and stem borers