Description:
In 2003, red tetraploid (2n = 4x = 28) pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum, 04-94) was crossed with SC 1125-2 [a Merkeron napiergrass (P. purpureum, 2n = 4x = 28) x PS 262 (P. squamulatum, 2n=Bx= 56) interspecific hybrid]. One vigorous plant (04-26-1) was selected in 2004. In 2004, 'Princess' napiergrass (2n = 4x = 28) was pollinated with 04-26-1. 06-125 was the 125th plant selected in 2006 from the 2004 cross. It has been tested as 06-125 or simply as 125 or Tift 125 since 2007.