MAYOWA (ILE1-OB)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-66

Variety Name: MAYOWA

Original Name: ILE1-OB

Outstanding Characteristics: High level of lysine (3.67%) and Tryptophan (0.87%). Earliness in maturity placed it at advantage especially dryer environment. (4.0-4.96t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Forest, derived Savanna and Savanna zones

Origin/Source: I.A.R&T, Ibadan

Developing Institute: I.A.R&T, Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. S. A. Olakojo, Prof. B. A. Ogunbodede and Dr. G. Olaoye

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4.96

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009