SAMMAZ 27 (EV99DT-W-STR)

Crop Name: Maize

National Code: NGZM-09-77

Variety Name: SAMMAZ 27

Original Name: EV99DT-W-STR

Outstanding Characteristics: Drought tolerant and Striga resistant. (5.5t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Lowland Tropics

Origin/Source: IITA, Ibadan

Developing Institute: IITA Ibadan

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: Dr. B. Badu-Apraku, Dr. A. Menkir, Prof. S.G. Ado, Dr. F.A. Showemimo, Dr. S.O. Ajala, Prof. M.A.B. Fakorede, Dr. U.S. Abdullahi, Prof. J. E. Onyibe, Dr. I. Dugje, Dr. I. Kureh, Dr. I. S. Usman, Dr. A. Kamara and Dr. J. A. Y. Shebayan

Potential Yield (t/ha): 5.5

Year of Release: 2009

Year of Registration: 2009