SC Duma 43 is a high-performance, early-maturing white maize hybrid developed by Seed Co Kenya. Engineered for resilience, it exhibits excellent drought tolerance and robust resistance to prevalent maize diseases, including maize streak virus and grey leaf spot.
Key Features:
Early Maturity: Reaches physiological maturity in approximately 85–90 days, facilitating timely harvests and enabling multiple cropping cycles per season.
High Yield Potential: Under optimal agronomic practices, yields range between 30–35 bags (90kg each) per acre.
Drought Tolerance: Adapted to semi-arid regions, ensuring stable production even under water-limited conditions.
Disease Resistance: Demonstrates strong resistance to maize streak virus and grey leaf spot, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
Grain Quality: Features semi-flint grain texture with a high shelling percentage, resulting in minimal post-harvest losses.