We report the development of new anthocyanin-rich grain corn hybrid variety ‘Saekso 2’. The seed parent, HA3 and the pollen parent, HA4 was developed from breeding materials collected from China in 2008 and from Canada in 2000, respectively. The hybrid was made in the winter of 2010/2011 and evaluated in Hongcheon for 3 years. After evaluation, the selected variety was named ‘Saekso 2’ and was approved for a variety registration in 2017. Anthocyanin content of Saekso 2 in grain was 685 mg/100g and was much higher than that of Saeko 1(0mg/100g). Since regional tests was conducted in only Gangwon province, it is recommended only in that region for commercial cultivation. For the highest content of anthocyanin, it is best to harvest grains at around 45 days after silking. Saekso 2 is the first hybrid bred specifically for processing for high anthocyanin production.

• 최재근(강원도농업기술원 옥수수연구소) | Jae-Keun Choi (Maize Research Institute, Gangwon-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services)
• 박종열(강원도농업기술원 옥수수연구소) | Jong-Yeol Park (Maize Research Institute, Gangwon-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services) Corresponding author
• 박기진(강원도농업기술원 옥수수연구소) | Ki-Jin Park (Maize Research Institute, Gangwon-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services)
• 김희연(강원도농업기술원 농식품연구소) | Hee-Yeon Kim (Agriproduct Processing Research Institute, Gangwon-do Agicultural Research and Extension Services)
• 류시환(강원도농업기술원 옥수수연구소) | Si-Hwan Ryu (Maize Research Institute, Gangwon-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services)
• 서영호(강원도농업기술원) | Young-Ho Seo (Gangwon-do Agicultural Research and Extension Services)