The paper describes a self-pollinated line of corn 1252 G 05 created at the Corn
Institute - Kneza, R. Bulgaria. This line has successfully passed the official test of
distinctiveness, homogeneity and stability, and has a high common and specific
combative capability. As a result of its selective genetic testing, a new, high yielding,
medium-late hybrid corn Knezha 561 was created and recognized, in which it
is a parental component.
In the vegetation period, the self-pollinated maize line 1252 G 05 is a medium-late
FAO 500 group. This line is characterized by good plant habitus - high-grade, resistant,
highly productive yellow denture medium-grain. The line combines well with
a wide range of corn lines from different selection groups - Lancaster , SSS etc.,
and can be used as a tester to create new hybrids of corn.
Key words: Corn, Cultivar description (line), Zea mays L.