Sovereign

DescriptionSovereign is a Cabo-type fresh variety featuring strong rust restistance. Features Excellent eating quality for the fresh market Deep bite with a good balance of sugar and corn flavor Produces attractive, consistent 8-inch ears with great tip fill on sturdy plants Kernel ColorBicolorApproximate Maturity (days)78Genotypesh2Average Ear Length (in)8Average Ear Diameter (in)2Average Row Count16-18Husk AppearanceMedium green with average flagsDisease ResistanceN/ADisease Abbreviation KeyBm - Southern corn leaf blight (Bipolaris maydis) Et - Northern leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum) MDMV - Maize dwarf mosaic (Maize dwarf mosaic virus) Ps - Common rust caused by Puccinia sorghi (Rp1-d, e, g, i) controlled by the Rp1-d, e, g, and i genes (see **footnote below) Pst - Stewart’s wilt (Pantoea stewartii) se - Sugary enhanced sh2 – Supersweet su – Sugary IR - Intermediate resistance HR - High resistance T - Tolerance