PAC 501 (PAC 501)

Crop Name: Sorghum

National Code: NGSB-26-61

Variety Name: PAC 501

Original Name: PAC 501

Outstanding Characteristics: Testa free, earkiness and high grain yield (4.6 t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Sahel , Sudan and Norhern Guinea Savanna

Origin/Source: Advanta Enterprise Limited, India

Developing Institute: Advanta Enterprise Limited, (UPL Group Company), Krishnama House 8-2-418, 3rd floor, Road No. 7, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, Telanganta, india; IAR, Samaru, Zaria

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Advanta Enterprises Limited (UPL Group Company), R.O. Abdulmalik, G. Orolakin, I. Shiundu, M.A. Yahaya, R.A. sami, I.i. angarawai, J.Jonad and U.U. Umar

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4.6

Year of Release: 2026

Year of Registration: 2026