Variety Name

Country (Year)

Character Improvement Details

Mutant Development Type

Type of Mutagen

PAHAT

Indonesia (2011)

High yielding, semi dwarfness, early maturity, grain quality (protein, tannin, starch)

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays

Yuantian No.1

China (2002)

More sugar content (20%), excellent source both as a feed and as a bio-energy crop, or a bio-ethanol producer, grown on approximately 1,000 ha

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays

Yuanza 502

China (2002)

High yield (20%)

Crossing with one mutant

Space breeding

Fambe

Mali (1998)

Resistance to lodging and high grain yield (increased number of grains per panicle)

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (300 Gy)

Sofin

Mali (1998)

Early maturity, dwarfness and resistance to lodging

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (250 Gy)

Tiedjan

Mali (1998)

Longer panicle size, larger grain size and late maturity

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (100 Gy)

Djeman

Mali (1998)

White color of the grains, high grain yield and late maturity

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (100 Gy)

Djemanin

Mali (1998)

White grain color, high grain yield and longer panicle length

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (100 Gy)

Gnoumanin

Mali (1998)

Yellow color of the grains, high grain yield and longer panicle length

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (100 Gy)

Gnome

Mali (1998)

Resistance to lodging and high grain yield

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (300 Gy)

Sadje

Mali (1998)

Early maturity and shortness

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (300 Gy)

Longfuliang 1

China (1978)

Early maturity, short straw and suitable for close planting

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (200 Gy)

Co 21

India (1977)

Tall and high yielding grain and fodder type, sweet stem, tolerant to major insects and pathogens

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (400 Gy)

Jinza 1

China (1970)

Improved quality, higher yield and wide adaptability

Crossing with one mutant variety

Gamma rays

Jinfu 1

China (1970)

Better quality for machine harvest

Direct use of an induced mutant

Gamma rays (240 Gy)