Technological and Quality Characteristics of Some Sweet Corn (Zea mays saccharata Sturt) Varieties

This research was carried out to determine technological and quality characteristics of some sweet corn varieties. The experi-ments were conducted during 2009 and 2010 at the Agricultural Faculty of Research Field, Eskisehir Osmangazi University. Seven sweet corn varieties (Lumina, Merit, Sunshine, Jubile, Challanger ve Yellow Baby cultivars and 2201 experimental variety) were used materials. The experiment was designed as a randomized complete block with four replications. There are statistically differences between varieties for technological and quality characteristics. Due to recorded average values; husk yield varied from 70.2% (2201) to 80.7% (Sunshine, Challenger), number of kernels on ear from 688 (2201) to 917 (Lumina), fresh kernel yield from 1437 kg/da (2201) to 1756 kg/da (Sunshine). Dry matter was varied between 34.2% (2201) and 39.5% (Yellow baby), soluble solid content varied from 13.8% (Challenger) to 27.4% (Yellow baby).