SAMMAZ 20 (TZE Comp 3DT)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-74

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 20

Original Name: TZE Comp 3DT

Outstanding Characteristics: Highly tolerant to drought with resistance to streak and tolerance to low soil nitrogen. (3-4t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Drought prone areas

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. A. Menkir, Prof. S.G. Ado, Dr. S.O. Ajala, Dr. B. Badu- Apraku, Dr. I.S.Usman, Dr. A. Kamara, Prof. J. E. Onyibe, Dr. L. T. Ogunremi and Dr. J. Shebayan

Potential Yield (t/ha): 4

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009