| Variety | VL Makka 42 (Double cross hybrid) |
| Area of adaptation | Himalayan hills up to 2200 m amsl, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu |
| Characters | Grain - Orange, flint; Plant height - 210-215 cm; Maturity - 85-90 days; Others - (1) Tolerant to leaf blight and stem borer, (2) Highly suitable for baby corn production |
| Yield | 40-45 q/ha as grain and 12-15 q/ha as baby corn |