Corn (Zea mays. L) is one of the potential export crops of Myanmar. It is crucial to develop locally adapted high yielding hybrids to dramatically increase production. International Corn Foundation/Kyungpook National University (ICF/KNU) and Department of Agricultural Research (DAR) have developed a collaborative research to develop super hybrids. Under this program, 11 preliminary test cross trials including 538 crosses were tested in AungBan and NyaungMon (mid altitude) and Tatkone (lowland) Myanmar, and ICF Agric Center in Cambodia, 2008 rainy season. Test cross seeds were produced in Cambodia and Myanmar during 2007 winter season. Germplasms from Nepal, Myanmar, IITA, and CIMMYT were used. Simple estimates of commercial value score (1= best, 9= poorest) with yield potential, good agronomic traits and disease tolerance were rated. The analysis of variance for each trial showed highly significant among test crosses and better performance than local check hybrids. VN3 x SSA showed the highly tolerance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight in sticky corn trial. The outstanding performance was recognized in Nepal materials crossed with IITA materials. It is point out that overseas aids collaborative breeding and training of young staff are effective parts of Myanmar hybrid corn R&D program.

• Win Win Nwe(International Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) of Kyungpook National University (KNU))
• John Ba Maw(Department of Agricultural Research (DAR))
• Toe Aung(Department of Agricultural Research (DAR))
• Soon-Kwon Kim(International Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) of Kyungpook National University (KNU))