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Questions to the author:
FROM J. Singh
Q What is the seed cost of varieties, and hybrids? (In your slide chemical + seed costs
were 35% of total cultivation costs. This seems to be too high. Should seed cost be kept
separate?
A The cost of grain corn composite seeds (SUWan 1) in Malaysia is US$O.48 per kilogr8lll.
Hybrid seeds will cost five times that. Chemicals + seeds which contributed to about 35% of
total operational cost includes chemical compound fertilizers which are costly at US$360/mt. The
seed component accounted for 1ess than 5% of the ..chemi ca1s + seeds" cost.
FROM :
Q
please.
P. Silpisornkosol
1) How many private seed corn companies operate in your country? Name the companies
2) When do you test hybrid? What hybrid you are talking about?
A 1) There are no private international corn seed companies operating officially in
Malaysia. There are some local seed companies which, among other seeds, market sweet corn seeds.
2) some international corn seed companies have in the past provided some seeds for
testing by MARDI, particularly Pioneer and Cargill.
FROM: R. S. Paroda
Q According to your presentation, composites and hybrids are giving similar yields. For
future of maize, Malaysia must explore potential of single cross hybrids. What is your strategy
for technological advancements and how much self':"sufficiency of maize Malaysia intends to achieve
in near future? Perhaps more aggressive approach in future is needed than at present. Please
COIIVIIent.
A Single cross hybrids will be given priority in our hybrid maize program. Malaysia does
not aspire to be entirely self-sufficient in corn in the near future, and for a start we would be
satisfied with a 5-10% sufficiency level. For attainment of higher consistent yields in hybrids,
we need to link up with international agencies like CIMMYT, network program under FAO, as well as
international corn seed companies, besides developing our own hybrid breeding program.
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